Dogs are more likely to hit parasites like fleas and ticks because they are outgoing and social. Dogs are walked in parks, near bushes where these pesky parasites are most found. Another way these parasites transmit in dogs is through other pets. If your dog socializes with other dogs that are already infected with parasites transmission occurs.
There are two kinds of parasites affecting dogs: the first kind is those that stay on the outer skin of dogs, while some parasites affect dogs’ internal organs. Although both these kinds of parasites are harmful to dogs, the effect of internal parasites can be more dangerous than outer parasites. Delay in the treatment can cause dog pain and irritation; moreover, it can also lead to severe disease and poor health conditions. The optimal approach to treat these parasites is to provide a monthly solution from fleas, ticks, and worms as well as aids parasites infection.
Nexgard and Nexgard spectra are widely used treatments for dogs. In this blog, we will take you through both the product and help you understand their key differences so you can choose what the best for your dog is.
NexGard
Nexgard is a beef-flavored monthly chewable for dogs above 8 weeks of age. It aids in fleas, ticks, and mites. It also kills several kinds of ticks, including brown dog ticks.
NexGard Spectra
Nexgard spectra is a broad spectra monthly treatment for dogs. Just like NexGard, Nexgard Spectra also comes in beef flavored. It treats several kinds of parasites in dogs including fleas, ticks heartworms, intestinal worms, mites, and more all in one chew.
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NexGard and NexGard Spectra
Similarities
NexGard and NexGard Spectra are antiparasite monthly treatments. Both of these oral treatments are beef-flavored which is tasty for dogs. Nexgard and NexGard Spectra are made by the same brand Boehringer Ingelheim. Both these treatments contain a common active ingredient Afoxolaner, which kills fleas and different types of ticks.
These chewable are beef-liver flavored which makes administration easy even for fussy eaters. Both these treatments come for dogs of all sizes. It is safe to use for dogs above 8 weeks and older in age.
Nexgard and Nexgard spectra do have similarities in usage and ingredients, which are as follows:
Differences
The key difference between NexGard and NexGard Spectra is the active ingredients. Both the oral treatment contains Afoxlaner, but Nexgard spectra contain an additional ingredient Milbemycin Oxime that offers extended protection to dogs like heartworm prevention, treatment of several intestinal worms (Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, Tapeworm)
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The table below shows a detail comparison between the two products,
Summary
Now that you know the difference between you can choose your dog’s treatment accordingly.
A quick look at the blog both Nexgard and Nexgard spectra is a monthly oral treatment that treats fleas and ticks. Nexgard Spectra contains an additional ingredient milbemycin oxime that offers additional benefits including treatment of several intestinal worms and heartworm prevention.