Description
NexGard For Dogs Blue Small 4.1-10kg
Suitable for dogs and puppies from 8 weeks of age and over 2 kg in body weight
Each chew contains:
- Afoxolaner 28.3mg
Indications
For the Treatment and Prevention of flea infestations and Control of ticks and mites
- Kills adult fleas and controls Flea Allergy Dermatitis
- Treats and controls ticks, mange, and mites
- Prevents flea tapeworm infestations
- A soft and readily eaten monthly chew, made with soy protein and braised beef flavouring
- A single dose remains effective for a full month after administration
- Rapidly absorbed (within 6 hours of dosing) into the dog’s blood stream
Flea Control
- Kills adult fleas within 6-8 hours after dosing
- Rapid onset of action kills newly acquired fleas before they can lay eggs
- To minimise the likelihood of flea reinfestation: In areas where fleas are known to be present, monthly treatment should continue throughout the year without interruption, and all animals in the household should be treated with an approved flea control product.
Flea Tapeworm Control
- If fleas are not controlled, they can transmit flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum)
- Effective flea control will prevent flea infestation
Tick Control
- Treats and Controls Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus), Brown Dog ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) and Bush ticks (Haemaphysalis longicomis) for one month
- Controls pre-existing Paralysis tick infestations within 24 hours
- Dosing for tick prevention should commence before the dog is exposed to ticks
- In areas where ticks are known to be present, monthly treatment should continue throughout the year without interruption
- For optimal tick control use this product in conjunction with daily searching and removal of ticks
Mange Control
- Treats and control demodectic mange caused by Demodex spp., sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei and ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations
Precautions:
- Safe use of NexGard in breeding males and females or pregnant and lactating bitches has not been evaluated
- Not for use in puppies less than 8 weeks of age or less than 2 kg body weight
APVMA APPROVAL NO: 67941/114985