what does nexgard do to ticks?
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Nexgard contains a new powerful active ingrediant Afoxolaner. Afoxolaner kills fleas and ticks by selectively binding to GABA-gated and glutamate-gated chloride channels in insect and acarine nerve cell membranes.
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Three western black-legged ticks, Ixodes pacificus, on a ruler. The tick on the top is a fed, or engorged, female. A tick's body slowly enlarges to accommodate the amount of blood ingested. Engorged ticks that are still attached and feeding often have a creamy or light tan color.
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In some cases, an antihistamine, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help reduce the crawling sensations. Take these right after the sensation starts to prevent acute itching episodes.
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Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has shown benefits in treating people suffering with Lyme disease. Borrelia is transmitted during a tick bite and a “Reddish Bullseye Rash” will occur in 30% to 40% of the patients after 5 to 7 days and has been as long as 7 to 10 weeks after.
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Lymepak (doxycycline hyclate tablets) is a tetracycline class antibiotic indicated for the treatment of early Lyme disease (as evidenced by erythema migrans) due to Borrelia burgdorferi in adults and pediatric patients 8 years of age and older weighing 45 kg and above.
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Both use fipronil and (s) methoprene to kill and control fleas and ticks. Frontline Gold uses pyriproxyfen in addition as an insect growth inhibitor. Frontline Tritak uses Cyphenothrin which is another pesticide that helps with species of fleas that have developed a resistance to fipronil and (s) methoprene alone.
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There are Environmental Protection Agency-registered pesticides out there that can kill ticks. You can have a professional spray key points of your property. Bifenthrin is commonly used to kill deer ticks. Like permethrin, it's lethal to fish, though runoff is limited because the chemical binds well to soil.
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Applying rubbing alcohol, petroleum jelly, nail polish remover or a lit match will not help you to remove the tick. It's more likely to cause the tick to regurgitate, spreading potentially infective material into the bite.
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['Remove the tick promptly and carefully. Use fine-tipped forceps or tweezers to grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. ... ', 'If possible, seal the tick in a container. Put the container in a freezer. ... ', 'Wash your hands and the bite site. Use warm water and soap, rubbing alcohol, or an iodine scrub.']
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Since the release of NexGard, adverse events that have been reported for dogs are listed here in decreasing order of reporting frequency: Vomiting, pruritus, lethargy, diarrhea (with and without blood), anorexia, seizure, hyperactivity/ restlessness, panting, erythema, ataxia, dermatitis (including rash, papules), ...
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They tend to attach themselves to areas around a dog's head, neck, ear and feet. Brushing also helps to remove them. Ticks vary in size between 1mm and 1cm long, depending on their age. They look like tiny spiders with a whiteish, egg-shaped body.
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Fipronil containing gel baits and sprays have been used to kill ants, roaches and termites in homes. Various spray and spot on products containing fipronil have been widely utilized to control fleas, ticks and mange mites on pet animals.
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Enter the Damminix Tick Tubes. These are cardboard tubes filled with cotton balls treated with permethrin. ... The goal is for the permethrin to kill the ticks on the mice. In some residential settings, tick tubes have proved to be highly effective at freeing white-footed mice from tick infestations.
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NyGuard allows you to effectively break the reproductive cycle of your toughest insect pests, including cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, ants, and flies, both indoors and outdoors! While NyGuard is not labeled for use against bed bugs, it is a critical element in long-term mosquito control.
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They're hard to see on your body, which may be why nymph black-legged ticks are most likely to transmit Lyme disease to humans. Adult ticks can also give you Lyme, but they're bigger, about the size of a sesame seed, so they're easier to spot and remove before they can pass along the bacteria.
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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.
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NexGard is safe and effective in any breed of dog when used as directed. Can NexGard be used on cats and other pets? No. NexGard should be used in dogs only.