NexGard SPECTRA^® covers five key dog parasites: fleas, ticks, mites, lungworm and roundworm in a single, monthly, tasty chew.* Now licensed to treat ear mites.^†

Dogs need to be treated regularly throughout the year to control fleas, ticks, mites, lungworm and roundworm. NexGard SPECTRA^® can be given every month, according to the prescribing vet’s instructions.

NexGard SPECTRA^® is a tasty chew designed to be delicious to dogs. It can be given on its own like a treat or with food as preferred.

NexGard SPECTRA^® has a beef flavour which is derived from milk proteins and some artificial flavouring.¹ There is no actual meat in the chew so it can be used in dogs with a beef allergy. It may contain ingredients of animal origin such as dairy, egg and bee products (e.g. honey, beeswax). No other ingredients of animal origin are contained in the flavour. NexGard SPECTRA^® is gluten free.

NexGard SPECTRA^® kills ticks quickly, by exposing them to the product after they attach. This means that it may be possible to find ticks on treated dogs before they are killed, particularly in areas which have a lot of ticks. It is a good idea to regularly check dogs for ticks and remove them appropriately as soon as possible, even if they appear to have been killed.

NexGard SPECTRA^® does not cover tapeworm. A separate tapewormer product should therefore be used at a frequency appropriate to the individual risk of the dog.

NexGard SPECTRA^® is a premium product which provides broad spectrum and reliable parasite cover against five key dog parasites (fleas, ticks, mites, lungworm and roundworm) in a single, monthly, tasty chew. This means that owners don’t have to buy multiple products to achieve the same level of cover. It is also especially designed to be delicious to dogs so makes giving broad spectrum parasite cover easy and just like giving a treat!

As with any medicine, some side effects are possible. Vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, anorexia and pruritus have been uncommonly observed, although were generally self-limiting and of short duration. Erythema and neurological signs have been reported very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 animals).

NexGard SPECTRA^® underwent thorough testing by the regulatory authority that approved it (the European Medicines Agency), including assessment of environmental safety. The European Medicines Agency concluded that the product is not expected to pose a risk to the environment when used correctly.

Once a dog has roundworm, they can start passing roundworm eggs in their poo after just a few weeks. These eggs end up in parks, private gardens and other outside areas where they are a human health risk – especially to children – since roundworms are associated with diseases like blindness, asthma, epilepsy and even decreased learning ability.^2–5 Whilst worming dogs every 3 months will reduce the numbers of eggs passed in their poo, only worming dogs every month will virtually eliminate egg shedding.^6,7 Fewer eggs shed will help prevent contamination of the environment and help protect people from being exposed.

Yes, NexGard SPECTRA^® can be used in pregnant, breeding and lactating bitches. Please note that use in breeding male dogs is still a decision for the prescribing vet according to a benefit-risk assessment.

Risk-based prescribing offers a way to balance protection with clinical responsibility. It tailors treatment to a pet’s lifestyle, age, environment and behaviour, and helps you to bring responsible use into everyday practice. Parassess^® can help as a fast, structured way for owners to understand their pet’s individual risk. This online tool is based on ESCCAP guidelines and was developed alongside leading parasitologists. It collects key lifestyle and behaviour information in just a few minutes and generates a personalised report for owners to discuss with you.

Dogs should have regular risk assessments, because their risk changes with age and any environment and behaviour changes. A risk assessment with annual health checks is recommended.