Lyme Disease is a severe condition that risks your dog's life. Learn more in this blog about how Nexgard is approved to prevent Lyme Disease infections in our furry friends.

2. What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease infection is
transmitted through a bite
from an infected tick. It is
transmitted by black-legged
ticks, also known as deer
ticks.

3. Lyme Disease - The Transmission
• Borrelia Burgdorferi cause Lyme Disease and is transmitted
through the bite of infected deer [black-legged] tick.
• Black-legged tick go through four staged; eggs, larva, nymph, and
adult during their 2-3 years of life cycle.
• An infected black-legged tick needs to be attached to the dog for
at least 36-48 hours to be able to transmit the Lyme Disease
bacteria.
• Therefore, removing ticks within 24 hours they get attached to
the dog's skin significantly reduces the chance of Lyme Disease in
dogs.

4. • Fever
• Lethargy or decreased energy
• Restricted mobility
• Inflammation of joints
• General stiffness or pain
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty while breathing
Lyme Disease - Clinical
Signs

5. • Consult a vet as soon as you notice any
of these signs. Vet will suggest a few
blood investigations and some
additional test.
• The treatment may take about 3-4
weeks. The veterinarian may prescribe
antibiotics and anti-inflammatory.
Lyme Disease - Diagnosis and
Treatment

6. Nexgard - Mode of action
against black-legged Ticks
• Afoxolaner in Nexgard works by
blocking the neurotransmission in
black-legged tick cell membranes.
• Hyperexcitation leads in uncontrolled
activity of their central nervous
system which kills the disease-
transmitting agent, the black-legged
tick.

7. • Nexgard starts working in four hours and it achieves more than 90%
efficacy against black-legged ticks that spread Lyme Disease in dogs.
• The prevention of Lyme Disease infections after dogs is infected with
black-legged ticks 28 days after treatment.
Nexgard - Prevents Lyme Disease

8. Nexgard comes in different packs for all
age group of our furry friend.
• Nexgard for Small Dogs 47-10LBS [Orange] 11MG
• Nexgard for Medium Dogs 10.1-24LBS [Blue] 28MG
• Nexgard for Large Dogs 24.1-60LBS [Purple] 68MG
• Nexgard for Extra Large Dogs 60.1-120LBS [Red] 136MG

9. Reasons to protect dog
from Ticks
• Ticks are everywhere
• Lyme Disease is not season-
specific
• Every dog is at risk

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