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Healthy Habits for Your Pet

Getting a new pet is exciting, but it comes with a million questions. The Healthy Habits Kit you received from your vet can help get you started. And while your vet should remain your first stop for answers, this page has offers, info about parasite protection, and videos to help you learn more.

Choose the Right Protection for Your Pet

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Dog

NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets)

 

NexGard® (afoxolaner)

 

HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel)

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Cat

NexGard® COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution)

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One-And-Done Monthly Protection for Dogs

New NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) is One-And-Done monthly protection from fleas, ticks, PLUS heartworm disease, roundworms, and hookworms all in a delicious, beef flavored soft chew. Safe for puppies 8 weeks of age or older weighing 4 lbs or more.
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Protect Against Fleas & Ticks

NexGard®(afoxolaner) is vet-recommended for flea and tick protection. Each dose kills fleas and ticks for a full month and is FDA-approved to prevent Lyme disease infections as a result of killing black-legged ticks. Plus, it has a delicious beef flavor, and is #1 dog-preferred over other flea and tick chews.*1 Safe for puppies 8 weeks of age or older weighing 4 lbs or more. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.

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*For dogs demonstrating a preference, they preferred NexGard chews over the competition.

1.  Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim.

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Prevent Heartworm Disease

One bite from an infected mosquito is all it takes to give your dog heartworms, and HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) is the #1 vet recommended chew for preventing heartworm disease.2 It also treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. Make sure your dog is getting the protection they deserve: HEARTGARD Plus, the #1 dog-preferred, only real-beef chew.**3 Safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks.
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**For dogs demonstrating a preference, they preferred HEARTGARD Plus chews over the competition.
2.  Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim.

3.  Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim.

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New Puppy Checklist

Have a new puppy, and wondering what you need to do? This new puppy checklist makes it easy to get your dog situated in their new home.
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One-And-Done Monthly Protection for Cats

NexGard® COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution) is protection for cats. All cats need parasite protection, and NexGard COMBO topical solution is the first and only product specifically formulated for cats that protects against fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in one easy-to-apply topical solution. It’s safe for kittens 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 1.8 lbs or more. Use with caution in cats with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.
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New Kitten Checklist

Congratulations on your new kitten! Adding a fluffy little creature to your family is accompanied with some big questions on how to properly prepare and care for them. But if you have questions, this is the right article for you.
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Offers

6 Months One-And-Done Protection for Dogs
SAVE $35†
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NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) for Dogs Rebate
When you buy 6 doses of NexGard PLUS chews from your vet, we’ll send you a $35 rebate on your purchase.† For NexGard PLUS chews, your dog needs a negative heartworm test and prescription from your vet. Offer expires January 31, 2024.
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12 Months One-and-Done Protection for Cats
Get $45†
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NexGard® COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution) for Cats Rebate
When you buy 12 doses of NexGard COMBO topical solution from your vet, we’ll send you a $45 rebate on your purchase.† Offer expires January 31, 2024.
Redeem With Receipt
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Pets deserve to be protected. Sign up for reminders when it’s time to give your pet their monthly protection. Message and data rates may apply.

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Educational Videos for Dogs

Have questions about dog nutrition? How about vaccinations or intestinal parasites? Our video page is full of additional content to help you with healthy habits questions for your dog. Everything has been veterinarian-reviewed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) is for use in dogs only and is safe for dogs 8 weeks or older and weighing 4 pounds or more. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, and itching. The safe use of NexGard PLUS in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. For more information, click here for full prescribing information or visit NexGardPlus.com.

 

NexGard® COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution) is for topical use only in cats. Safe for use in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age or older, weighing 1.8 pounds or more. Use with caution in cats with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, application site reactions, and anorexia. If ingested, hypersalivation may occur. Avoid direct contact with application site until visibly dry. For more information, click here for full prescribing information or visit NexGardCOMBO.com.

 

NexGard® (afoxolaner) is for use in dogs only and is safe for dogs 8 weeks or older and weighing 4 pounds or more. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, itching, lethargy, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. For more information, click here for full prescribing information or visit NexGardForPets.com.

 

HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), digestive and neurologic side effects have been reported. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. HEARTGARD Plus is safe for use in puppies 6 weeks of age and older with no minimum weight requirement. For more information, click here for full prescribing information or visit Heartgard.com.