A little girl looks happily at her dog
A little girl looks happily at her dog

Kill Ticks Fast & Prevent Lyme Infections

Lyme disease is a growing threat to dogs in many parts of the United States, but NexGard® (afoxolaner) is FDA-approved to prevent Lyme disease infections by killing black-legged ticks. It also kills Lone Star ticks, American dog ticks, and brown dog ticks. NexGard chews kill ticks quickly, all month long—they are powerful protection in a delicious, beef-flavored dose.
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A tick on a dog

Protection for Any Season, Anywhere

The risk of Lyme disease is on the rise for dogs in many parts of the US, including in areas where it wasn’t considered common in the past.1 Additionally, the number of counties where black-legged ticks are considered established has more than doubled in the past 20 years.2 Finally, black-legged ticks can be active year-round, even in temperatures just above freezing, making year-round protection essential.3

Connect With Your Vet

NexGard Chews are #1 vet-recommended for a reason.4 Once you have a prescription from your vet, you can purchase NexGard chews from them in clinic or through their online pharmacy. Use our search tool below to start the NexGard chewable conversation.

Search to see if your vet carries NexGard chews

    Make Monthly Flea and Tick Protection Delicious

    Get NexGard Chews From Your Vet

    Ask your vet about NexGard chews—they’re the flea and tick protection vets recommend most.4

    Give Your Dog NexGard Chews

    NexGard chews are bite-sized doses of beef-flavored deliciousness, and dogs love them.5

    Enjoy Protection

     

    Each dose of NexGard chews lasts for a full month of adventure, and you’ll love how easy it is to protect your pet.

    What Causes Lyme Disease in Dogs?

    Ticks are more than an itchy nuisance. Black-legged ticks can carry Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. While feeding, a tick’s saliva can enter your dog’s bloodstream, transmitting the harmful bacteria. The bacteria travels to different parts of a dog’s body. The symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, lameness, joint swelling, lethargy, and, in rare cases, serious kidney damage.

    Fingers revealing ticks on a dog's skin
    Engorged ticks on dog

    Can Ticks Live in Your House?

    Ticks don’t just stick to the woods. Urban wildlife like white-tailed deer, raccoons, and rodents carry ticks into residential areas like yards and gardens. This means that although most ticks don't live inside your home, they can certainly live in your yard. In the US, there is only one tick species that will infest homes and kennels—the brown dog tick. Home infestations with the brown dog ticks can be quite shocking (finding hundreds of ticks crawling up the walls). Consult with a professional pest control specialist if you have a brown dog tick infestation in your home or kennel.

    A dog plays outside in the park
    Dog playing in a park

    Dogs Are Vulnerable to Ticks That Carry Lyme Disease

    Black-legged ticks are common in many parts of the United States, and they can choose your dog as a host at any point throughout the year. This makes Lyme disease in dogs a growing concern for pet owners. NexGard chews are FDA-approved to prevent Lyme infections. They kill black-legged ticks quickly, before the infection can be transmitted.

    A tick on a piece of grass
    A tick on a piece of grass
    Keep Up the Protection They Love With Monthly Reminders1

    Dogs deserve flea and tick protection every month and the delicious beef flavor of NexGard makes protection delightful. Sign up for free reminders when it’s time to give your dog their monthly dose of NexGard. Messaging and data rates may apply.

    Heartworm disease is a year-round threat. Pair up NexGard Chews with a heartworm disease preventive.