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chestermama · 03-27-2014, 11:52 PM

my vet carries it but that is about all I know about it

uabmicurn · 05-03-2014, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobswench

I paid $63 for three months, which is half a box. I consider the cost justified - we live in Florida.

Abigail had some vomiting (minimal - just a minute or two) about 4 hours after her dose. While vomiting is a common side effect

(per package), it happened quite a long time after ingestion so I don't know if it's related. I will be watchful next month when she gets her next dose.

I'm curious whether your Abigail had a full tummy when you gave her the NexGuard? I got it from my vet yesterday for my Evie, but he said to make sure she took the med on a full stomach. I'm going to wait until this evening, after she's eaten, to give it to her. She's only 2 pounds 7 ounces, but he said the dose for small dogs (4 to 10 pounds) will be okay to give her.

lreiley · 05-04-2014, 05:42 PM

I tried one pill before I went for the 6 months. Mine too vomited, but I assumed it was because of her new car seat as she threw up before with that. I hope she didn't throw up her $22 pill. We had been using the Costco version of Front Line, but she jumps around and rubs half the stuff off after I put it on her, so we'll have to see.

Bobswench · 05-05-2014, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by uabmicurn

I'm curious whether your Abigail had a full tummy when you gave her the NexGuard? I got it from my vet yesterday for my Evie, but he said to make sure she took the med on a full stomach. I'm going to wait until this evening, after she's eaten, to give it to her. She's only 2 pounds 7 ounces, but he said the dose for small dogs (4 to 10 pounds) will be okay to give her.

Yes, it was on a full stomach. She didn't vomit her second dose at all, and overall, seems to be doing very well on it.

nanahas3 · 05-06-2014, 01:40 PM

Our vet has us cut the nexguard in half and give each a half dose. Kyra is 3lbs Laddy 5. We did the same when on comfortis and never had fleas.

RandijK · 05-09-2014, 04:04 PM

I gave it to my little 4pd yorkie last month and she didn't have any problems. I was told vomiting might be a problem but she hasn't had any, took it like a little champ. I just took her back 2 days ago for a follow up vet visit and went ahead and bought the 6 month supply of nexgard and it cost me $92 at my vet. It might be cheaper somewhere else but I just got it there.

katy-yorkie · 05-09-2014, 04:37 PM

We tried it for the first time this month. Maggie hated the Frontline and it seemed to make her feel bad. Since it was the first time using it I can't tell if it's made a difference, they did not have any of the side effects that was listed on the poster at the vet's office or the enclosure. Buster and Maggie have never had a flea problem. Maggie got her one and only tick last year when we traveled to a different state and we were using Frontline. She and I both got a tick, Buster did not get a tick (lucky little boy). I'll keep using it, I bought six months worth, which equals three months at my house.

lilly77 · 06-09-2014, 10:56 AM

I have just received a dose from my vet. My yorkie had no problem eating the product nor did she get sick from this one. But I paid 17.95 for one month. That seems high to me, my dog weights 4 lbs.

uabmicurn · 06-09-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobswench

Yes, it was on a full stomach. She didn't vomit her second dose at all, and overall, seems to be doing very well on it.

I gave Evie the full dose (for 5-10 pound dogs) the first month she got it, per the vet's recommendation (even though Evie only weights 2.5 pounds at 1 year old). Obviously, that was too much for her. For at least 7 to 10 days after the dose, which I gave on a full stomach, she literally had all of the side effects possible - lethargy, lack of appetite (as in, she literally ate maybe only one handful of food over that 7 to 10 day period), diarrhea, itchy skin, and she vomited a couple times. I felt so bad for her and I'm sure she lost a few ounces in weight because of how little she ate.

For her next dose, I only gave her 1/2 of the tablet and she did fine with that. Just one or two poos that were soft/mushy, no loss of appetite, no vomiting, no itching. So, hopefully, this will be a good dose for her and will get the job done in preventing fleas/ticks.

I wasn't lucky enough to get her to just gobble up the tablet, though. She took one sniff and turned her head. I had to disguise it in a piece of chicken! LOL!

maryj · 07-10-2014, 08:52 AM

I am surprised such little response on this thread. I assume it does cover fleas too. I am going to try just one before buying a whole box. Now to find it in my area or my vets. It would be great to not use a topical as Bailey loves baths and water. I guess I might have to stop the sentinel in this case.

Lovetodream88 · 07-10-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by maryj

I am surprised such little response on this thread. I assume it does cover fleas too. I am going to try just one before buying a whole box. Now to find it in my area or my vets. It would be great to not use a topical as Bailey loves baths and water. I guess I might have to stop the sentinel in this case.

It is not for heartworms so you will still need something for heartworms.

lisaly · 07-10-2014, 09:37 AM

I haven't tried Nexgard, mostly because I'm reluctant to try things that haven't been used for a while. As 107 Barney said, I would guess that it will work for Lyme deer ticks if it works for American dog ticks. I use Heartgard and Advantix II or Frontline Plus, but I'd love to stop using a topical. There is a current rebate if you use both Heartguard and Nexgard.

http://www.nexgardfordogs.com/Style%...cs/coupon.html

Lovetodream88 · 07-10-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I haven't tried Nexgard, mostly because I'm reluctant to try things that haven't been used for a while. As 107 Barney said, I would guess that it will work for Lyme deer ticks if it works for American dog ticks. I use Heartgard and Advantix II or Frontline Plus, but I'd love to stop using a topical. There is a current rebate if you use both Heartguard and Nexgard.

http://www.nexgardfordogs.com/Style%...cs/coupon.html

I hate using new things too but I would love to not use a topical.

Bobswench · 07-11-2014, 05:41 AM

Abbi's been on Nexgard now for 4 months. The product works, and she's had no side effects.

Balbrt1 · 07-12-2014, 03:45 PM

I bought pill. The dosage is weird in the lbs. it did all 3of my dogs. 1/2 for 22 lb, 1/4 for 8 lb shih tzu and 1/4 for little Max. Less than 1 week later I found an attached tick and 2 fleas. Will not be buying van other pill

05-06-2014, 01:40 PM	#20
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	Our vet has us cut the nexguard in half and give each a half dose. Kyra is 3lbs Laddy 5. We did the same when on comfortis and never had fleas. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

05-09-2014, 04:37 PM	#22
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	We tried it for the first time this month. Maggie hated the Frontline and it seemed to make her feel bad. Since it was the first time using it I can't tell if it's made a difference, they did not have any of the side effects that was listed on the poster at the vet's office or the enclosure. Buster and Maggie have never had a flea problem. Maggie got her one and only tick last year when we traveled to a different state and we were using Frontline. She and I both got a tick, Buster did not get a tick (lucky little boy). I'll keep using it, I bought six months worth, which equals three months at my house. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

06-09-2014, 10:56 AM	#23
lilly77 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Wellsville, PA Posts: 2	Nexgard I have just received a dose from my vet. My yorkie had no problem eating the product nor did she get sick from this one. But I paid 17.95 for one month. That seems high to me, my dog weights 4 lbs.

03-27-2014, 11:52 PM	#16
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	my vet carries it but that is about all I know about it

05-04-2014, 05:42 PM	#18
lreiley Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 58	I tried one pill before I went for the 6 months. Mine too vomited, but I assumed it was because of her new car seat as she threw up before with that. I hope she didn't throw up her $22 pill. We had been using the Costco version of Front Line, but she jumps around and rubs half the stuff off after I put it on her, so we'll have to see.

05-09-2014, 04:04 PM	#21
RandijK YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Carthage, Tx USA Posts: 5	I gave it to my little 4pd yorkie last month and she didn't have any problems. I was told vomiting might be a problem but she hasn't had any, took it like a little champ. I just took her back 2 days ago for a follow up vet visit and went ahead and bought the 6 month supply of nexgard and it cost me $92 at my vet. It might be cheaper somewhere else but I just got it there.

07-10-2014, 08:52 AM	#25
maryj Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: clearwater, fl usa Posts: 37	I am surprised such little response on this thread. I assume it does cover fleas too. I am going to try just one before buying a whole box. Now to find it in my area or my vets. It would be great to not use a topical as Bailey loves baths and water. I guess I might have to stop the sentinel in this case.

07-10-2014, 09:37 AM	#27
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I haven't tried Nexgard, mostly because I'm reluctant to try things that haven't been used for a while. As 107 Barney said, I would guess that it will work for Lyme deer ticks if it works for American dog ticks. I use Heartgard and Advantix II or Frontline Plus, but I'd love to stop using a topical. There is a current rebate if you use both Heartguard and Nexgard. http://www.nexgardfordogs.com/Style%...cs/coupon.html

07-11-2014, 05:41 AM	#29
Bobswench Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Merritt Island, FL, USA Posts: 78	Abbi's been on Nexgard now for 4 months. The product works, and she's had no side effects.

07-12-2014, 03:45 PM	#30
Balbrt1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: usa Posts: 105	I bought pill. The dosage is weird in the lbs. it did all 3of my dogs. 1/2 for 22 lb, 1/4 for 8 lb shih tzu and 1/4 for little Max. Less than 1 week later I found an attached tick and 2 fleas. Will not be buying van other pill