NexGard Spectra is an advanced treatment for controlling fleas and ticks on dogs. The highly palatable beef-flavored chew also treats and prevents gastrointestinal worm infestations. The oral treatment controls flea infestations in dogs for 5 weeks and ticks infestations for 4 weeks. It rapidly kills fleas as well as ticks, including brown dog ticks, bush ticks, and the deadly paralysis ticks. NexGard Spectra also kills various mites and controls demodectic mange (caused by Demodex spp.), sarcoptic mange (caused by Sarcoptic mites), and otodectic mange (caused by ear mites). Moreover, NexGard Spectra is also effective in the prevention of heartworm disease with a regular monthly dosage. This all-in-one tasty chew also controls mites and prevents flea tapeworm infestations by controlling ticks.
How does NexGard Spectra work?
NexGard Spectra is a new way of treating flea and tick infestations in dogs. Its active ingredients kill fleas before they lay eggs and treat other common parasites quickly. One of its key ingredients - Afoxolaner directly attacks nerve cells, resulting in paralysis and eventually killing them. The rapid action of Afoxolaner kills fleas preventing the maturation of immature stages of tapeworms and thus controlling flea tapeworm infestations. The other ingredient, Milbemycin oxime, kills parasites like nematodes that live inside the body of animals. Nexgard Spectra is recommended for dogs and puppies from 8 weeks of age, providing they weigh at least 4.4 lbs.
Important Note: Please consult your vet before buying this product. Dogs with a history of seizure should only be treated after consulting a vet.
Dog Weight (lbs) | Pack Color | Dosage | Afoxolaner Content | Milbemycin Oxime Content |
4.4-7.7 lbs | Nexgard Spectra Orange | 1 chew/month | 9.4mg | 1.9mg |
7.7-16.5 lbs | Nexgard Spectra Yellow | 1 chew/month | 18.8mg | 3.8mg |
16.5-33 lbs | Nexgard Spectra Green | 1 chew/month | 37.5mg | 7.5mg |
33-66 lbs | Nexgard Spectra Purple | 1 chew/month | 75mg | 15mg |
66-132 lbs | Nexgard Spectra Red | 1 chew/month | 150mg | 30mg |
Contraindications
Ingredients
Afoxolaner & milbemycin oxime
Does Nexgard Spectra treat Tapeworm And Lungworm?
Nexgard Spectra is recommended to prevent lungworms in dogs, making it the only product that deals with lungworms and ticks, fleas, and roundworms. However, it does not treat tapeworms.
Is Nexgard Spectra Safe For Dogs?
Clinical records show that 98% of treated dogs show no to least side effects. In some rare cases, side effects such as vomiting, itching, lethargy, diarrhea, and loss of appetite are seen in dogs. Moreover, dogs with a history of seizures should not be treated without the vet’s advice.
How is Nexgard Spectra different from Nexgard?
Nexgard kills both fleas and ticks and protects your dog for the whole month against flea and tick infestations. Nexgard Spectra kills both fleas and ticks as well as protects against heartworms. It also treats intestinal worm infections.
Is Nexgard Spectra safe for pregnant dogs?
The safe use of Nexgard Spectra in pregnant dogs has not been evaluated yet. So, it is recommended to consult a vet before treating your pregnant dog.
Can I use Nexgard Spectra for more than once?
Nexgard Spectra is potent enough to provide complete protection for a month. So, therefore it is not recommended to treat more frequently than this.
Can Nexgard spectra help to control FAD?
Yes, Nexgard Spectra kills fleas and treats flea infestations. Thus, it reduces the incidences of Flea Allergy Dermatitis.
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For a quick flea relief, Capstar for dogs is a powerful oral treatment. This fast-acting flea control product efficiently kills fleas within 4 hours of administration. Lasting for 24 hours, Capstar flea pills destroy 100% fleas and protect dogs against harmful effects. These flea tablets are convenient to use whenever flea infestation appears on dogs.
How does it work?
The active ingredient Nitenpyram in Capstar is an insecticide. Nitenpyram interferes with nerve transmission process in fleas, with no adverse effect on your dog. This flea oral treatment starts working within 30 minutes and kills all adult fleas within 4 hours of administration. The tablet treats dogs from heavy flea infestation outbreaks. Lasting for 24 hours, it eliminates 100% fleas. This flea control pill works well along with other long-term flea treatment. Suitable for pregnant and nursing mothers, Capstar is safe for puppies of 4 weeks of age.
Dosage chart:
Weight of the dog | Capstar dose |
1 – 11 Kg | 1 tablet Capstar 11.4 mg |
11.1 – 57 Kg | 1 tablet Capstar 57 mg |
>57 Kg | 2 tablets Capstar 57 mg |
Contraindications
Target species | Dogs |
Mode of administration | Oral |
Active Ingredients | Nitenpyram |
Brand Name | Capstar |
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