[nagdu] flea preventive

Deanna Lewis DLewis at clovernook.org
Mon Oct 26 15:07:08 UTC 2015 

After doing a bit of research it looks like Nexgard only kills adult fleas and ticks. But, Frontline kills ticks, adult fleas, larvae, and eggs. 
An advantage of Nexgard is that you do not have to worry about waiting a certain amount of time before you bathe your dog, and you don't have to worry about all the goop in their fur. The thing that worries me is that it doesn't kill eggs and larvae, so I guess it will kill them off the next month you give it to the dog? On their website it says that it's been proven to kill 100% of fleas within 24 hours. 
Here's a bit more:
What is NexGard?
 Protecting your dog from harmful fleas and ticks has never been so easy! NexGard is a brand new, revolutionary flea and tick preventative from the makers of Frontline®, the #1 choice of veterinarians. It's the first flea and tick killer of its kind because it comes in a yummy, beef-flavored soft chew that protects your dog from a flea and tick infestation for a full 30 days. That means, you don't have to worry anymore about messy topicals, or accidentally washing your dogs preventative off while bathing! Also, it can be taken alongside your dog's heartworm medication, without interruption. NexGard keeps your pet protected from adult fleas by killing them before they have a chance to lay eggs, which reduces the possibility of a flea infestation. Plus, it kills 3 types of ticks (the American dog tick, the black-legged (Deer) tick and the Lone Star tick) which decreases the risk of your pet developing a deadly tick-borne disease. NexGard requires a prescription from your veterinarian.


Benefits:

• First-ever flea and tick preventative from the makers of Frontline that comes in a tasty beef-flavored chew

• No more messy topical preventatives, and no more worrying about washing off your dog's flea protection

• Safe, effective, FDA-approved, and lasts for 30 days

• Can be taken alongside heartworm medication 
  
How it Works:
 NexGard contains a brand new ingredient not used in any other flea and tick protection. Afoxolaner, the ingredient in NexGard, works by absorbing rapidly and safely into your pet's bloodstream and causes uncontrolled activity the flea's and tick's central nervous system, which causes death. Afoxolaner is slowly excreted through your pet's metabolism, which allows NexGard to continue to provide effective treatment for a full 30 days. This means amazing protection in a tasty morsel! NexGard is a prescription-only medication, so talk to your vet.
 
Cautions:
NexGard is for use in dogs only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, dry/flaky skin, diarrhea, lethargy, and lack of appetite. The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures.

Deanna 


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I thought the Top Spot, Front Line, etc, only kill fleas who bite the dog, because the chemicals get into the dog's blood, so how else would it affect the flea, if it just jumped onto the dog without biting it?  Am I missing something?
Tracy

> You give Nexgard every 30 days just as you do Frontline. I really 
> never had much trouble applying it. I thought that the Top Spot did 
> kill fleas and larvae. I thought this was why we were recommended to 
> quit the pull, and I can't remember what it was called, but I think we 
> gave more often.
>
> Cindy Lou Ray
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> Hi Deanna.
> I haven't heard of Nexgard before.  How often do you give it?
> I have a similar problem to yours with the flea goo staying on the fur.
> Krokus doesn't wiggle, and I do my best to get the tube tip by his 
> skin, but his fur is a mess for days after.
>
> Things that only work when the flea bites the dog concern me a bit, so 
> I've been using the Cedarcide.  I had a dog who was terribly allergic 
> to flea bites, and would get hot spots from any bites, so stuff like 
> Front Line wouldn't have helped him.
>
> Anyway, I'd like to hear more about Nexgard.
> Tracy
>
>> Hi Rox,
>> I have been using Frontline, but when I took Mambo to the vet the 
>> other day for another urine test, the vet said she saw flea dust on 
>> him. So, I am going to be switching to Nexgard, which is a chewable 
>> tablet to protect against fleas and ticks. Even with help, I have 
>> difficulty applying Frontline to Mambo, most of it doesn't reach the 
>> skin, but stays on top of his fur. He is still very squeamish (for 
>> some reason) and one person has to distract him, while the other puts 
>> on the Frontline. I think that's why it isn't as effective, since 
>> it's not penetrating his skin. It will be a lot easier to give him a 
>> chewable, since he will think it's a treat. I hope that Nexgard will 
>> be more effective. Although it is made by the same company as Frontline.
> But, you may want to look into it.
>> Deanna
>>
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>> Hi y'all,
>> I live in the south, flea heaven and use flea meds  year round.  I'm 
>> using advantage but like to change up the meds from time to time.
>> However, Frontline, the other med I have used, is not effective any 
>> more as I've seen from personal experience and have also heard from 
>> vets and handlers alike in the south.
>> I'd be curious to know what else people use?  I'd like to have more 
>> options than just the advantage.
>> I have used, and continue to use Essential oils but we really need 
>> something stronger here.  I can control my home, and to some degree 
>> my office, but we have wild cats and rats in most neighborhoods and 
>> they carry fleas.
>> Thanks for any suggestions anyone has.
>>
>>
>>  Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
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