Can I give my dog Frontline while he is currently on Nexgard?

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  Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on August 2nd, 2015

  If you wait 3-5 days after using flea shampoo, you can probably use NexGard safely. I have always had success in treating fleas using Frontline Plus. Frontline is very effective when used properly. Use the appropriate dose based on your pet's weight. Do not split doses between pets. It must be applied at least 3 days before or after a bath or grooming. It must be applied directly to the skin. This is accomplished by parting the fur with the applicator tip down to the skin. Treat ALL pets in the house for at least 3 consecutive months. The environment must also be treated. Vacuum all areas and dispose of the bag outdoors. Wash all fabrics and beddings that have had contact with any pet in the hottest water temp allowable. Knockout Area treatment (by Virbac) is just one very effective product. Lastly, treat all pets for tapeworm since fleas carry the risk of tapeworm infection. If you purchased your Frontline from your vet, you can contact Merial at www.frontline.com and take advantage of their Guarantee.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 12th, 2017

  It is better if you wait at least two weeks in between medications. Most of the tick and flea products manufacturers do not recommend using more than one preparation at the same time. It is hard to predict what side effects could develop if two similar products are used at the same time. If you want to call Nexguard's 800 number (should be on the box) and tell them what product you already applied they may tell you it's OK. Don't forget to treat the house and/or yard for fleas. This will help tremendously. I suggest Knockout Spray ES for the house and Advantage II yard spray. You can buy these online without a prescription. Also, don't forget to treat every pet in the household for fleas too!

  

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  Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 30th, 2018

  You can give him the Nexgard now. There is more you can do: fleas only hop on the body of your pet when they want to feed, then they hop off again and stay in your pet's environment. So you need to treat all pets in the household as well as the environment (which contains the fleas, their eggs and larvae). Flea treatment:  1) Get some flea medication such as a Flea spray or a spot on from a pet shop or your veterinarian and apply monthly (Nexguard is great) 2) get flea powder, put some in your vacuum cleaner bag and vacuum your house and furniture and also non-carpeted areas frequently to remove flea larvae and eggs which live off house dust., Dispose of the bag in the trash outside. Hot-wash all the pet's bedding, If you do this diligently for a few months you will get rid of the fleas.

  

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