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Manage dog diabetes with insulin , fiber-rich diets , and early detection of signs like thirst. Proper care ensures your pet can thrive.
Dental care for dogs is important to avoid tartar buildup, gum disease, bad breath and even more serious conditions.
Keep your dog clean and healthy with NexGard®’s guide to grooming and washing your dog, from bathing to making your dog comfortable to post-bath care.
Want to know how to toilet train your pup? Learn our tips and tricks on how to toilet train your new puppy!
Want to know what to feed your dog? Check out the do’s and dont's of dog feeding with NexGard®
Wondering how to train your dog? Learn more on how to train your dog or puppy.
Looking to get a dog but not sure what pup would be right for your child? Learn more on the best dogs for kids and what you can do to make your pup your child’s best friend.
How do you know if your dog is anxious and want to know how to prevent it? Learn more about signs, symptoms and prevention of dog anxiety.
Differentiate warning signs of illness from stress or playfulness with this guide to understanding your dog’s body language.
Want to know how to cool down your dog in the summer? Follow NexGard®’s guide on keeping your dog safe and happy during the summer heat.
Want to know more about therapy dogs and the different types of therapy dogs? Learn more on how these dogs help with therapy.
As a pet owner, you want your pooch to be happy and healthy. Learn more about ear mites in dogs, such as the symptoms of ear mites, how to treat them and how you can protect your dog.
Ticks can cause serious and potentially fatal diseases in dogs. Take a look at everything you need to know, such as how to find ticks, how to remove a tick, and how to protect your dog.
Roundworms in dogs can also affect people. Find out about symptoms & treatment in dogs and how to protect your dog and your family.
Is your dog at risk of tapeworms? Learn more about the symptoms, prevention and treatment of tapeworms in dogs.
Learn more about whipworms in dogs, including symptoms, treatment and signs to look out for and how to protect your dog.
Is your dog protected against bush ticks? Find out more about the symptoms, prevention and treatment of bush ticks.
Is your dog protected against brown dog ticks? Learn more about symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Check your pet’s parasite risk
Your pet is unique and their individual lifestyle can have a big influence on which parasites they’re more likely to be exposed to, their risk level, and the type of parasite control needed. Some parasites can pass from pets to people so understanding the risk is important. Use the PetGard Pro risk checker to receive a personalised report and learn how to protect your pet and the whole family.
Safety Profile
All medicines, including veterinary medicines, carry benefits and risks. NexGard® and NexGard SPECTRA® contain the active ingredient afoxolaner. Afoxolaner is part of the isoxazoline family of chemicals. Adverse reactions to this family of chemicals are rarely observed but may include vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, inappetence (loss of appetite), itching and very rarely, seizures. Most adverse reactions are mild, self-limiting and of short duration. For dogs with a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorders, it is recommended to seek veterinary advice prior to treatment with medicines of this class. Milbemycin oxime, the other active ingredient in NexGard SPECTRA, is part of the macrocyclic lactone family of chemicals. Adverse reactions to milbemycin oxime are rarely observed at recommended doses.
Rigorous safety studies demonstrate NexGard and NexGard SPECTRA’s excellent safety profile. This is further supported by Boehringer Ingelheim’s comprehensive pharmacovigilance program which closely monitors and evaluates any suspected adverse events reported to the company by pet owners or veterinarians in all countries where the product is registered.
For more information please read the product information leaflets . If you have any questions or concerns about NexGard or NexGard SPECTRA, we encourage you to contact your Veterinarian or Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Customer Care directly on 1800 808 691.
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