NexGard SPECTRA for Dogs – Monthly All-in-One Parasite Protection

NexGard SPECTRA® for Dogs is a convenient monthly chew that provides broad-spectrum protection against many of the most important external and internal parasites affecting dogs in Australia.

Combining afoxolaner and milbemycin oxime, NexGard SPECTRA provides protection against fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, intestinal worms, mites and other susceptible parasites in one tasty monthly chew.

It is an excellent choice for dog owners looking to simplify parasite protection by combining flea, tick and worm control into a convenient oral treatment.

NexGard SPECTRA is available in different strengths according to your dog's bodyweight, making it suitable for dogs and puppies across a wide range of sizes.

Key Benefits

• Convenient monthly all-in-one parasite treatment
• Controls fleas
• Controls important Australian tick species
• Helps protect against paralysis ticks
• Prevents heartworm disease
• Treats and controls susceptible intestinal worms
• Controls roundworm
• Controls hookworm
• Controls whipworm
• Controls mites including mange and ear mites
• Controls biting lice
• Helps control flea allergy dermatitis
• Helps prevent flea tapeworm infestation through flea control
• Tasty oral chew
• No messy topical application
• Easy monthly dosing
• Available in weight-specific packs
• Broad-spectrum parasite protection for dogs

Two Active Ingredients

NexGard SPECTRA combines two proven active ingredients:

Afoxolaner

Afoxolaner provides activity against external parasites including fleas, ticks, mites and biting lice.

Following administration, afoxolaner is absorbed systemically. Fleas and ticks are exposed to the active ingredient when they feed on the treated dog.

Milbemycin Oxime

Milbemycin Oxime provides activity against susceptible internal parasites and is an important component of NexGard SPECTRA's protection against heartworm disease and intestinal worms.

Combining both active ingredients allows NexGard SPECTRA to provide broad parasite protection in one monthly chew.

Flea Protection

NexGard SPECTRA provides effective treatment and prevention of flea infestations.

Regular flea treatment is important because fleas can cause:

• Skin irritation
• Itching and scratching
• Flea allergy dermatitis
• Coat damage
• Household flea infestations

Effective flea control also helps interrupt the flea life cycle.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis

Some dogs are particularly sensitive to flea bites and may develop flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).

Regular flea control can be an important component of managing flea-associated skin irritation.

NexGard SPECTRA is suitable for use as part of a flea allergy dermatitis control strategy.

Tick Protection

Ticks are a particularly important concern for Australian dog owners.

NexGard SPECTRA provides protection against important tick species, including the potentially life-threatening Australian paralysis tick.

Regular monthly administration is important for maintaining continuous protection.

Important Paralysis Tick Advice

No tick treatment should replace regular physical inspection of your dog.

During paralysis tick season, search your dog thoroughly every day and remove any ticks found.

Pay particular attention around:

• Head
• Ears
• Neck
• Lips
• Under the collar
• Between the toes
• Under the front legs

If your dog displays weakness, wobbliness, breathing difficulty, vomiting, changes in bark or other signs consistent with tick paralysis, seek urgent veterinary attention.

Heartworm Prevention

NexGard SPECTRA provides monthly prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.

Heartworm is transmitted through mosquito bites and can cause serious disease affecting the heart and pulmonary blood vessels.

Consistent monthly administration is important to maintain protection.

If your dog has not been receiving regular heartworm prevention, consult your veterinarian before beginning or restarting a heartworm prevention program.

Intestinal Worm Control

NexGard SPECTRA provides treatment and control of several important gastrointestinal worms affecting dogs, including susceptible:

• Roundworms
• Hookworms
• Whipworms

Regular intestinal worm control is an important part of responsible dog ownership.

Parasite risks can vary depending on the dog's age, lifestyle and environment, so veterinary advice may be useful when developing a complete parasite-control program.

Tapeworm Information

NexGard SPECTRA's effective flea control helps prevent flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum) infestation by controlling the flea intermediate host.

However, owners should be aware that different tapeworm species may require additional treatment.

Dogs with access to raw offal, livestock, wildlife or other high-risk environments may require a separate tapeworm treatment according to veterinary advice.

Mange & Mite Control

NexGard SPECTRA also provides activity against several mites affecting dogs.

Depending on the approved treatment directions, this includes mites associated with:

• Demodectic mange
• Sarcoptic mange
• Ear mites

Follow the product label carefully, as treatment schedules for established mite infestations may differ from routine monthly parasite prevention.

Biting Lice

NexGard SPECTRA also provides treatment and control of biting lice in dogs.

This further extends its broad-spectrum external parasite coverage.

Weight-Specific NexGard SPECTRA Chews

Always select the NexGard SPECTRA product corresponding to your dog's current bodyweight.

NexGard SPECTRA is available in multiple colour-coded weight ranges, including formulations for:

• Very Small Dogs
• Small Dogs
• Medium Dogs
• Large Dogs
• Very Large Dogs

Growing puppies should be weighed regularly to ensure they remain within the correct weight range for the product being administered.

For dogs above the maximum weight covered by a single chew, follow the product label regarding the appropriate combination of chew sizes.

How to Give NexGard SPECTRA

Administer one appropriately sized chew every month according to your dog's bodyweight and the directions on the package.

NexGard SPECTRA is designed to be highly palatable and can be:

• Offered directly by hand
• Given as a treat
• Administered with a small amount of food

Always make sure your dog consumes the entire dose.

Observe your dog after administration to ensure the chew hasn't been dropped, spat out or otherwise lost.

Monthly Protection Made Simple

One of the biggest advantages of NexGard SPECTRA is convenience.

Instead of using multiple products on different schedules, NexGard SPECTRA combines broad protection against fleas, ticks, heartworm and important intestinal parasites in a single monthly chew.

Maintaining a consistent monthly schedule helps avoid gaps in parasite protection.

Important Information

Always read and follow the current Australian product label before use.

Select the correct product according to your dog's bodyweight.

Dogs with existing medical conditions, dogs receiving other medications, or dogs with a history of reactions to parasite treatments should be discussed with a veterinarian before treatment.

Isoxazoline-class products such as those containing afoxolaner have been associated with neurological adverse reactions in some animals. Seek veterinary advice if you have concerns about suitability for your dog.

Keep out of reach of children.

For animal treatment only.

Why Choose NexGard SPECTRA?

NexGard SPECTRA makes comprehensive parasite protection easier by combining two active ingredients in one convenient monthly chew.

It provides broad protection against important parasites affecting Australian dogs, including fleas, paralysis ticks, heartworm, intestinal worms, mites and biting lice.

For owners wanting a simple monthly parasite-control routine without topical liquids, NexGard SPECTRA provides a convenient all-in-one option.

Brand: NexGard SPECTRA
Product Type: Broad-Spectrum Dog Parasite Treatment
Active Ingredients: Afoxolaner + Milbemycin Oxime
Form: Oral Chew
Administration: Monthly
Suitable For: Dogs and Puppies – according to product label age and weight requirements
Primary Uses: Fleas, Ticks, Heartworm, Intestinal Worms, Mites & Lice