Bravecto vs. NexGard: A Comprehensive Comparison

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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.
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BRAVECTO VS. NEXGARD - OVERVIEW
Bravecto 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 Chew for Dogs 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.
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SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BRAVECTO AND
NEXGARD
Key Similarities
FLEA PROTECTION
COMMON TICK COVERAGE
ADMINISTRATION
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.
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Key Differences
AGE SUITABILITY
LONGEVITY
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
LYME DISEASE
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.
NexGard is approved for the prevention of Lyme
disease infections in dogs. Bravecto chew is not
known to prevent Lyme disease.
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BRAVECTO AND NEXGARD COMPARISON TABLE
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BRAVECTO AND NEXGARD COMPARISON TABLE
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BRAVECTO AND NEXGARD COMPARISON TABLE
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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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