Fleas
With such an abundant population of fleas in the environment, and the adventurous nature of dogs and their owners in New Zaland, it’s no wonder that the humble flea is the source of so many problems.
Worms
There are lots of different worm species that infect dogs and can lead to significant health issues; and some can be passed on to humans. Treating your dog monthly helps protect your dog and your family.
Ticks
We are lucky that in New Zealand, our ticks do not cause the major health problems for dogs that they do in other countries. They do still irritate, and can lead to scratching and infection, and need to be treated against for a happy, healthy dog.
Mites
Mites are small and difficult to see and live on or in the skin. They may be small but cause big health issues. Controlling mites is important for your dog’s health.
Your pet deserves to be parasite-free
Your pet’s age, location and lifestyle can determine their risk of parasites. Get your personalised report on your pet’s parasite risk and learn how to protect them and your family. It only takes two minutes with PetGard Pro.
What is NEXGARD SPECTRA?
NEXGARD SPECTRA provides the MOST complete protection against fleas, worms, ticks, and mites for a full month, in one tasty beef-flavoured chew. See product label for full claim details and usage instructions.
How do I dose my dog?
NEXGARD SPECTRA is a soft beef-flavoured chew that is for oral consumption only. For ease of dosing, it can be given with or without food. Remove only one chew at a time from the foil-backed blister card. It is a highly palatable chew that is readily consumed by dogs when offered as a treat. Alternatively, it may be added to a small amount of dog food. See product label for full claim details and usage instructions.
Does it need to be given with food?
Unlike some treatments, NEXGARD SPECTRA does not need to be given with food. You can choose to give the chew to your dog any time that suits you, with or without food.
Is it effective against intestinal worms?
NEXGARD SPECTRA treats and controls roundworm, hookworm and whipworm in dogs. Regular monthly use will prevent flea tapeworm infection. If an active tapeworm infestation is present, a product containing praziquantel should be used.
How does it kill fleas?
NEXGARD SPECTRA kills fleas by over-stimulating their nervous system resulting in hyper-excitation and death. NEXGARD SPECTRA has been shown to kill 100% of existing fleas in just 6 hours and over 98.5% of newly acquired fleas within 12 hours for a full month. The rapid onset of action kills newly acquired fleas before they can lay eggs. Monthly use is recommended to combat reinfestation and prevent further contamination of the environment with eggs.
How does it differ from NEXGARD Chewables?
Like NEXGARD Chewables, NEXGARD SPECTRA contains afoxolaner, providing the same excellent level of protection against fleas, ticks and mites. Additionally, it contains the active ingredient milbemycin oxime, which provides protection against intestinal worms, making it the most complete protection against fleas, worms, ticks, and mites in just one tasty chew. See product label for full claim details and usage instructions.
