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It can be challenging to find the right and effective flea and tick treatment for your pet. We have compared the two widely used, vet-recommended treatments: Nexgard & Bravecto. This will help you guard your furry friends and choose the best for them.
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We understand how difficult it gets for pet parents to combat bothersome parasites such as fleas and ticks that endanger the health of our cherished pets. It can be challenging to find an effective flea and tick treatment, especially when many products are on the market all of which say that they're the best for your furry companion. To end this confusion, we have compared the two widely used, reliable, and vet-recommended flea and tick treatments for dogs: NexGard Chewable and Bravecto Chew. Both treatments will help guard your beloved friend from those nasty ectoparasites. Furthermore, you can choose one of them with assurance after going through the comparison and other details jotted down below.
BRAVECTO VS. NEXGARD - OVERVIEW Bravecto Chew for Dogs NexGard Chew for Dogs Bravecto is a palatable flavored oral chew for dogs that provides long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks for up to 12 weeks. It starts killing the fleas within 2 hours and reduces the number of ticks within 12 hours after ingestion. Effective against external parasites, these soft chews are easy to administer and suitable for dogs and puppies aged 6 months or older, weighing at least 4.4 lbs. NexGard is a monthly beef-flavored chew for 8 weeks and older puppies and dogs, weighing at least 4 lbs to protect against fleas and ticks. Once administered, it starts killing fleas within four hours. NexGard is approved for the prevention of Lyme disease in dose. They are easy to administer while eliminating the need for messy topical treatments.
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BRAVECTO AND NEXGARD Key Similarities FLEA COMMON TICK COVERAGE ADMINISTRATION PROTECTION Bravecto and NexGard are made in tasty chew forms and are administered orally. Both of them kill adult fleas while treating and preventing flea infestations. Either of them is effective against American dog ticks, Black-legged ticks, Brown dog ticks, Lone star ticks and Longhorned ticks.
Key Differences AGE LONGEVITY SUITABILITY COMPOSITION A single dose of NexGard is effective for 30 days. On the contrary, one Bravecto Chewable protects for 12 weeks (3 months). Bravecto is suitable for 6 months and older puppies and dogs, whereas, NexGard is safe for puppies from 8 weeks of age. Bravecto contains Fluralaner, while NexGard contains Afoxolaner SAFETY Bravecto chew is safe for use in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs. However, the safe use of NexGard in breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs has not been evaluated. LYME DISEASE NexGard is approved for the prevention of Lyme disease infections in dogs. Bravecto chew is not known to prevent Lyme disease.
FINAL WORDS ON BRAVECTO VS. NEXGARD Based on the comparison in this article, both NexGard and Bravecto are effective flea and tick chews for dogs. Either of these treatments provides similar parasitic coverage. NexGard, however, gets a bonus point for preventing Lyme disease. The longevity, dog's age and weight can also be the decisive factors here. In any case, speak to a vet before administering any of these treatments to your animal companion.
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