{"id":5021,"date":"2022-04-03T14:15:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T14:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-04-04T10:55:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T10:55:59","slug":"can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I cut Nexgard in half for smaller dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_I_cut_Nexgard_in_half_for_smaller_dog\" title=\"Can I cut Nexgard in half for smaller dog?\">Can I cut Nexgard in half for smaller dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_NexGard_be_split\" title=\"Can NexGard be split?\">Can NexGard be split?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Is_NexGard_safe_for_small_dogs\" title=\"Is NexGard safe for small dogs?\">Is NexGard safe for small dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_you_cut_Heartgard_chewables_in_half_for_smaller_dogs\" title=\"Can you cut Heartgard chewables in half for smaller dogs?\">Can you cut Heartgard chewables in half for smaller dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_you_split_flea_and_tick_medicine\" title=\"Can you split flea and tick medicine?\">Can you split flea and tick medicine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Why_does_my_dog_still_have_fleas_after_NexGard\" title=\"Why does my dog still have fleas after NexGard?\">Why does my dog still have fleas after NexGard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_I_overdose_my_dog_on_NexGard\" title=\"Can I overdose my dog on NexGard?\">Can I overdose my dog on NexGard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Is_there_a_cheaper_alternative_to_Nexgard\" title=\"Is there a cheaper alternative to Nexgard?\">Is there a cheaper alternative to Nexgard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#What_flea_and_tick_medicine_is_killing_dogs\" title=\"What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?\">What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#What_is_the_safest_oral_flea_treatment_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the safest oral flea treatment for dogs?\">What is the safest oral flea treatment for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_I_split_my_dogs_heartworm_pill\" title=\"Can I split my dogs heartworm pill?\">Can I split my dogs heartworm pill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_Heartgard_be_halved\" title=\"Can Heartgard be halved?\">Can Heartgard be halved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Does_your_dog_really_need_Heartgard\" title=\"Does your dog really need Heartgard?\">Does your dog really need Heartgard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#Can_I_use_Frontline_for_big_dogs_on_a_small_dog\" title=\"Can I use Frontline for big dogs on a small dog?\">Can I use Frontline for big dogs on a small dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#What_happens_if_I_give_my_dog_too_much_frontline\" title=\"What happens if I give my dog too much frontline?\">What happens if I give my dog too much frontline?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-cut-nexgard-in-half-for-smaller-dog\/#How_much_Nexgard_do_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much Nexgard do I give my dog?\">How much Nexgard do I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cut_Nexgard_in_half_for_smaller_dog\"><\/span>Can I cut Nexgard in half for smaller dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can split pills if: The tablet is \u2018scored\u2019 with a clear graduated line down the middle \u2013 this is a sign that the manufacturer created the medication to be \u2018okay to split\u2019. A split line also makes it easier to break evenly, reducing the risk of over or underdosing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-nexgard-be-split\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_NexGard_be_split\"><\/span>Can NexGard be split?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a Nexgard spectra chew be split so I can dose more than one dog? No, please don\u2019t do that. It might result in under dosing. Each chew is meant to be fully consumed by a single pet as per their weight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-nexgard-safe-for-small-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_NexGard_safe_for_small_dogs\"><\/span>Is NexGard safe for small dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The safety studies for NexGard had a good outcome with a very small percentage of dogs experiencing minor adverse effects. The most frequently reported adverse reaction was vomiting; less frequent reactions included dry skin, diarrhea, lethargy, and anorexia.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-cut-heartgard-chewables-in-half-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_cut_Heartgard_chewables_in_half_for_smaller_dogs\"><\/span>Can you cut Heartgard chewables in half for smaller dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When splitting oral heartworm medication (especially soft chews), it is possible that you will not divide it evenly thereby resulting in one dog getting a smaller or larger dose. In this case, giving your Collie a dose of Heartgard prescribed for another dog could result in a serious adverse reaction.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zI3Q6jl_k5o\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-split-flea-and-tick-medicine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_split_flea_and_tick_medicine\"><\/span>Can you split flea and tick medicine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DON\u2019T split doses of flea and tick medications among your pets. Most of these products provide a specific dose for the weight of the pet. If you split the doses, your pet may not receive an effective dose to help ward off fleas and ticks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-still-have-fleas-after-nexgard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_still_have_fleas_after_NexGard\"><\/span>Why does my dog still have fleas after NexGard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is constantly being reinfested with fleas after treatment, it is most likely there is an environmental infestation in or around your house. The adult fleas we see on pets represent only 5% of the total population. The other 95% are immature stages in the environment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-overdose-my-dog-on-nexgard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_overdose_my_dog_on_NexGard\"><\/span>Can I overdose my dog on NexGard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they\u2019re typically safe if administered according to instructions, if your pet overdoses on medication or has an adverse reaction, they can suffer difficult breathing, seizures, and potentially life-threatening consequences.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-cheaper-alternative-to-nexgard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_cheaper_alternative_to_Nexgard\"><\/span>Is there a cheaper alternative to Nexgard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bravecto. Credelio. Simparica (sarolaner) is in the same family as Nexgard and is usually the most economical oral chew \u2013 it\u2019s about $180 for a year for me (60lb GSD). Some of the new topicals are very good as well \u2013 you\u2019ll have to check with your vet for what is effective and economical there.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E3MGtWyWJ2o\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-flea-and-tick-medicine-is-killing-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_flea_and_tick_medicine_is_killing_dogs\"><\/span>What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since Seresto flea and tick collars were introduced in 2012, the EPA has received incident reports of at least 1,698 related pet deaths. Overall, through June 2020, the agency has received more than 75,000 incident reports related to the collars, including nearly 1,000 involving human harm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-safest-oral-flea-treatment-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_oral_flea_treatment_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the safest oral flea treatment for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ask about oral flea-prevention treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Pills with the active ingredients lufenuron, nitenpyram, or spinosad can be a better option, for both animals and humans, than treatments that leave residue on fur that might get on hands or furniture.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-split-my-dogs-heartworm-pill\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_split_my_dogs_heartworm_pill\"><\/span>Can I split my dogs heartworm pill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, let\u2019s talk about when it is okay to split your dog\u2019s parasite prevention chew, tablet or topical treatment. You can split pills if: The tablet is \u2018scored\u2019 with a clear graduated line down the middle \u2013 this is a sign that the manufacturer created the medication to be \u2018okay to split\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-heartgard-be-halved\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Heartgard_be_halved\"><\/span>Can Heartgard be halved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, it can\u2019t be cut because the medicine is injected into the chew unevenly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qd9aXCIM95E\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-your-dog-really-need-heartgard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_your_dog_really_need_Heartgard\"><\/span>Does your dog really need Heartgard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heartworm disease can be prevented in dogs and cats by giving them medication once a month that also controls various internal and external parasites. Heartworm infections are diagnosed in about 250,000 dogs each year. 1 But there is no good reason for dogs to receive preventives all year; it is just not needed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-use-frontline-for-big-dogs-on-a-small\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Frontline_for_big_dogs_on_a_small_dog\"><\/span>Can I use Frontline for big dogs on a small dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, but only by administering the exact amount according to your smaller dog\u2019s weight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-too-much-frontline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_give_my_dog_too_much_frontline\"><\/span>What happens if I give my dog too much frontline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common signs of toxicity from pyrethrum-based flea products are muscle tremors and excessive salivation. Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-nexgard-do-i-give-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Nexgard_do_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much Nexgard do I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NexGard is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 1.14 mg\/lb (2.5 mg\/kg).<br \/>\nDosage and Administration.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Body Weight<\/th>\n<th>Afoxolaner Per Chewable (mg)<\/th>\n<th>Chewables Administered<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">4.0 to 10.0 lbs.<\/td>\n<td>11.3<\/td>\n<td>One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">10.1 to 24.0 lbs.<\/td>\n<td>28.3<\/td>\n<td>One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">24.1 to 60.0 lbs.<\/td>\n<td>68<\/td>\n<td>One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">60.1 to 121.0 lbs.<\/td>\n<td>136<\/td>\n<td>One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can I cut Nexgard in half for smaller dog?Can NexGard be split?Is NexGard safe for small dogs?Can you cut Heartgard chewables in half for smaller dogs?Can you split flea and tick medicine?Why does my dog still have fleas after NexGard?Can I overdose my dog on NexGard?Is there a cheaper alternative to Nexgard?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5021"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5021"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29353,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5021\/revisions\/29353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}