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Is it safe to give NexGard to my dog on doxycycline for anaplasmosis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Male | 7 years and 7 months old | 70 lbs

My dog was just diagnosed with Anaplasmosis. He's on doxycycline for two days. Is it safe to.givd him NexGen??? He's overdue for his dose and we just found two tiny ticks on him so would like to get a pill in him

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on December 2nd, 2017

Hi there. I assume you meant NexGuard? Yes, NexGuard and doxycycline are safe to give at the same time. Best of luck getting rid of the Anaplasma! I hope he’s back to normal soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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