My dog is on Nexgard/Heartgard. What are other flea/tick/HW options?

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Is there a certain brand of flea and tick and heart worm medication that is best for my dog? Or are injectables more preferable? He’s currently on Nexgard and Heartgard. I just want to hear opinions and see other options. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 6 months and 19 days old | 11 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Nexgard is an excellent choice for fleas and ticks, and is one of the products I recommend most frequently. I generally prefer Sentinel for heartworm prevention rather than Heartgard, as it covers a wider range of intestinal parasites and also seems to be more effective at preventing heartworm infection, especially in areas with lots of heartworm disease such as the southern/southeastern US.

My dog is on Nexgard/Heartgard. What are other flea/tick/HW options?

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