For most of us, times are tough. We’re being more frugal with our spending and looking for every opportunity to save money. And in an effort to save money, many pet owners split the cost of pet medications. We do not advise it, even though it is particularly typical with flea preventives and similar medications.
We want to let you know why it’s not a good idea to split pet medications because we know you love your pets as much as we do.
When flea preventatives are divided between pets, the dosage is insufficient, which reduces the medication’s effectiveness against fleas and other pests. Reduced effectiveness increases the likelihood that your pet will contract fleas (or ticks), which increases the likelihood that your home will become infested. In addition to being bothersome and itchy, fleas and ticks can spread a variety of diseases, some of which can be dangerous for both you and your pet.
The bottom line is that trying to split flea medications increases your pet’s risk of contracting fleas, which may end up costing you much more than you’ll save. As the saying goes, prevention is always better than cure.
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Why does my dog still have fleas after NexGard?
After treatment, if your dog’s flea infestation keeps returning, there probably is an environmental infestation in or near your home. Only 5% of adult fleas that we observe on pets actually make up the entire population. The other 95% are immature stages in the environment.
Can you cut Heartgard chewables in half for smaller dogs?
It’s possible that you won’t divide oral heartworm medication evenly when splitting it (especially with soft chews), resulting in one dog receiving a smaller or larger dose. Giving your Collie a dose of Heartgard that was intended for another dog could have a severe adverse effect in this case.
Can I Give NexGard Early?
Aside: There’s really no reason to give your dog NexGard at an early age.
According to VCA Hospitals, NexGard lasts for anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks inside a canine’s body once it has been administered.
Typically, doses are administered once a month on the same day to ensure that each dose lasts at least 30 days.
Don’t worry if you’ve ever forgotten to give your dog a dose; just start a new monthly dosing schedule as soon as you remember.
Your dog will be fine, but be careful not to attempt to make up for it by giving it two doses at once.
FAQ
Can you overdose a dog on NexGard?
No adverse reactions were seen in healthy Beagle puppies older than 8 weeks after receiving treatment with 5 times the maximum dose administered 6 times at intervals of 2-4 weeks. In Collies, diarrhea and vomiting were seen at a dose of roughly 5x the recommended amount (25 mg/kg body weight).
Can you split dog flea pills in half?
So, unless your veterinarian specifically instructs you to do so, do not split tablets used to prevent and kill fleas, such as Comfortis, Sentinel, or Program Tablets.
How much NexGard do you give a 10 pound dog?
Recommended Dosage. When taking NexGard (afoxolaner) orally once per month, a minimum dosage of 1 14 mg/lb (2. 5 mg/kg).
Can I use large dog flea treatment on small dog?
Smaller dogs cannot be treated with a spot-on meant for a large dog, and cats cannot be treated with dog-specific medications because they are actually dangerous for cats. Keep your cats and dogs apart for at least 12 hours if you have both dogs and cats in your home.