Merial has announced the launch of NexGard Spectra, a broad spectrum oral parasiticide for dogs.
NexGard Spectra contains afoxolaner, which kills fleas and ticks on dogs, and milbemycin oxime, which is effective against roundworms, hookworms and whipworms.
The new product is delivered in a beef flavoured chew to help compliance.
NexGard Spectrum is available in five different weight ranges to suit puppies and dogs of all sizes.
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Why did they not get a licence for lungworm too?
What is REALLY needed is a wormer that will roundworms,.tapeworms and LUNGWORM - and I wish people in the UK would stop calling LUNGworm - heartworm - it is NOT the same thing. Spot ons are fine for Ticks and fleas - although some fleas appear to be getting resistant to some spot-ons.
Most owners would welcome a multiwormer that did MOST worms including lungworm now - as it is on the increase apparently. I am a retired vet and only give advice on a private dog forum- but I find it extremely hard to advise pet owners what worming regimes to follow - complicated all round and many vets in practice seem to give the wrong advice from what I hear !