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Can my Chinese Shar Pei with fleas take NexGard? Any allergy risks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female

Is it okay for Chinese Shar Pei with fleas to consume Nextgard, a medicine for fleas? Are there any ingredients that make Chinese Shar Pei allergy/allergies?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 2nd, 2019

NexGard is a great flea product. I know of no interactions specifically with Shar Peis and this medication. But, any dog can have a reaction to any medication so I would just suggest you give it when you are able to monitor him for a few hours after he takes it.

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