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My dog is on Nexgard taken the 1st of each month. We are going to go camping this coming week and want to use more of a repellent to prevent bites from happening vs Nexgard which doesn't actually repell bugs. Is there an option to use something else in conjunction with the Nexgard that was taken to help repell the bugs from bitting?
Updated On July 12th, 2020
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 55 lbs
Answered By Lauren Jones VMD 119
Veterinarian
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Even though fleas and ticks need to bite a pet in order for Nexgard to work, it kills the parasites quickly enough to prevent them from causing either flea infestations or from transmitting different tick-borne diseases. However, no product is 100% effective. I think you're being very proactive in looking for repellant options to protect Milo on your upcoming camping trip! Topical products like K9 Advantix II (available over the counter) or Vectra 3D (prescription-based), or Seresto collars (available over the counter) are all labeled to repel new ticks and Advantix II also repels mosquitoes. To my knowledge, no products actually repel fleas. Don't worry - they all kill fleas quickly, so an infestation isn't a concern. I often recommend using any one of these products in conjunction with Nexgard if a high-risk situation is needed. However, since I don't know Milo's medical history, I strongly recommend first calling his vet to confirm that it's safe for him to use one of these products. I hope this helps and that you have a wonderful camping trip!
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