Pet Health Care Blog

  Choosing a flea and tick treatment  for your puppy or older dog can be a balancing act: effectiveness versus safety. NexGard (active ingredient afoxolaner) is one of the most prescribed oral flea/tick chewables, but is it safe for the very young and the very old? This guide summarizes what science, regulatory agencies, and veterinarians say to aid in an informed choice. Approved indication: NexGard is labelled for use in puppies 8 weeks and older (and over ~4 lb / 1.8 kg) and in adult dogs when dosed by weight. Effectiveness: Protects against fleas and several tick species for ~1 month per dose. Main safety concerns: Gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhea), itching/lethargy, and rarely neurologic signs (tremors, ataxia, seizures). Rare neurologic adverse events with the isoxazoline class are noted in the FDA and product literature. What is NexGard (afoxolaner)? How does it work? NexGard contains afoxolaner, a member of the isoxazoline chemical class. It’s given orally o...

As a responsible dog owner, your pet's health and welfare are always foremost in your mind. Of all the aspects of dog care, safeguarding your animals from parasites such as fleas and ticks is perhaps the most important. Two of the best-selling products on the market right now are Simparica and Credelio . So which one is truly best for your pets? Let's discuss it. What is Simparica? Simparica is a chew tablet that guards dogs against fleas, ticks, and some kinds of mites. It is highly recommended for its quickly acting formula that would normally kill fleas in 3 hours and ticks in 8 hours. Its chewable tablet format is easy to give even to picky eaters. Key Features of Simparica: Kills fleas and ticks quickly Monthly chewable tablet Good to use in dogs 6 months of age or older Keeps overall skin healthy It is also stated that Simparica usually receives some periodical discounts, thus you can get it at a slightly cheaper price or with some additional cart discounts, hence even mo...