Can my dog get fleas while on Nexgard? If a dog is getting treated for fleas with Nexgard, can another type of flea attack it? This is a question that we receive everyday here at our office. And the answer to this question today is yes, but no. It is so relatively rare to observe flea infestations in dogs or puppies that have been treated for fleas with Bravecto and called the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to inquire about this topic. Let me preface this by saying that, in my opinion, the above 2 questions are technically not correctly worded. The reason I say this is because Nexgard isn’t an anti-flea medication, rather it’s an “anti-heartworm medication”. What you’re trying to ask, is whether your dog can get fleas while taking Nexgard, or whether your dog can get fleas after being treated with Nexgard. A flea infestation is probably the most negative thing that can happen to your dog. Any individual pet lover would like to avoid their pets from getting severely affected by such a disease. While purchasing the right kind of medicine for this problem is important, it will not be effective for sure if you fail to provide a healthy dog diet for your dog. A balanced diet does have an effect on the overall health and immunity of your canine friend. In order to make sure that your dog remains healthy even after a Nexgard flea treatment, you should keep a close eye on his behavior, physical appearance, health, etc., and buy the said a dose medication from the market only after consulting with your vet or a local physician. The flea and tick topical product, Nexgard can be used safely on all dogs, puppies, and cats 8 weeks of age or older. The active ingredient in Nexgard kills adult flea (Ctenocephalides felis) and prevents them from reproducing. It also treats and controls American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), and lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum).

Can Dog Get Fleas While On Nexgard

Many pet parents have been asking this question as flea infestations occur even in dogs that are on Nexgard.

If your pet has fleas, you may be considering using an oral medication to treat them. Many pet parents have been asking whether a dog can get fleas while on Nexgard, a popular oral flea and tick preventative for dogs. Here’s what you need to know about fleas and why they can still occur even in dogs on Nexgard.

Nexgard is an oral flea and tick preventative that is given once per month, making it convenient for busy pet owners. It works by killing the adult fleas that are present on your dog at the time of administration; however, it will not kill eggs or larvae, so there are limitations as to how effective an oral medication like this will be alone. This medication should not be used in conjunction with topical products like Frontline or Advantage II as this may cause adverse reactions in your dog. Dogs between 8 and 10 weeks of age should also not use Nexgard due to concerns regarding its safety in younger puppies.

Yes, dogs can get fleas while on Nexgard.

Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, including dogs.

Nexgard kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs. Since it is not effective against flea eggs, larvae and pupae, it’s possible for dogs to get fleas while on Nexgard.

This is because:

• Fleas are prolific breeders so even if a few adult fleas don’t come into contact with Nexgard they will multiply quickly and reinfest your dog.
• Fleas jump onto pets from other dogs or the environment so your dog can get fleas at the dog park or in any other place where there are infected animals and/or their droppings.