The trouble with fleas and ticks

They may be little, but fleas and ticks can cause big problems for your dog. 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

NexGard (afoxolaner) is for use in dogs only. 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.

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Fleas
The flea life cycle— break it, or else

Even though you might not see fleas, they're prevalent across the United States. So while you shouldn't be surprised to find them on your dog, you may be surprised to learn that adult fleas (the ones you see) make up only about 5% of the total population. Just one can lay over 500 eggs in the first 21 days of setting up shop on your dog. NexGard® (afoxolaner) kills adult fleas before they get the chance, preventing an infestation.

One flea can lay more than
500

Eggs in 21 days3

The vast majority of developing flea stages (eggs, larvae, and pupae) are found not on dogs, but rather in the environment...
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Under shrubs
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In carpets
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In the cracks of wood floors
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Along fences
Under decks
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Ticks
A growing concern

Ticks—and the life-threatening diseases they can transmit—are a threat to dogs in the United States that is rapidly spreading across the country. 

Click through the maps to see the ticks that are prevalent in your area.
Black-legged (deer) ticks⁴
(Ixodes scapularis)

Can transmit serious diseases, including:5-6
Lyme disease  •  Anaplasmosis

American dog ticks⁴
(Dermacentor variabilis)

Can transmit serious diseases, including:5-6
Rocky Mountain spotted fever •  Tick paralysis  •  Tularemia

Brown dog ticks⁴
(Rhipicephalus sanguineus)

Can transmit serious diseases, including:5-6
Rocky Mountain spotted fever  •  Ehrlichiosis

Lone Star ticks⁴
(Amblyomma americanum)

Can transmit serious diseases, including:5-6
Ehrlichiosis  •  Tularemia

Ticks can be found in many of the places your dog loves to go, such as:
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Tall grass
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Trails
Woodlands
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Leaf litter
Believe the hype: Already a problem in many areas, Lyme disease is a growing threat to dogs throughout much of the United States.
Infection risk
no data high risk
2018 USA Canine lyme disease
283,248
Positive Cases
5,089,532
Total Tested
Infection risk
no data high risk

CAPC Monthly Animal Parasite Alert. (2018). Accessed June 20, 2018, from https://www.capcvet.org/maps#2018/all/lyme-disease/dog/united-states/

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

NexGard (afoxolaner) is for use in dogs only. 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.

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the lone star tick
A serious threat

Lone Star ticks are widely distributed in the eastern United States, and the areas where they can be found are expanding. They are noted to be aggressive feeders that will actively seek out hosts like your dog—which is why it's important to keep dogs protected.

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Dogs are at risk from ticks in what percentage of the United States?

25%
50%
75%
100%

Ticks are present in all 50 states.

You should check your dog every ___________ for ticks.

Day
Week
Two weeks
Month

You should check your dog every day for ticks.

Your dog is only at risk from ticks in the summer because ticks cannot survive cold weather.

True
False

Ticks can thrive and hunt in cold weather. Some species of ticks will emerge as soon as the temperatures are above freezing.

Ticks are arachnids. How many legs do they have?

4
6
8
10

Most arachnids have 8 legs.

Which of these animals can carry ticks that may infest your dog?

Raccoons
Deer
Other dogs
Coyotes
All of the above

All of these animals can be found in your backyard, and can carry ticks that could infest your dog.

Which tick species pose a potential threat to dogs?

Black-legged (deer) Tick
American dog tick
Brown dog tick
Lone Star tick
All of the above

All of these ticks pose a threat to your dog and they are four of the most common species of ticks in the United States.

Where can you find the Lone Star tick in the U.S.?