Compare - Nexgard to Simparica Chewables

paranameorder_byNexgardSimparica Chewables
Kill Fleas501
Repels Fleas502
Kills Flea Eggs503
kills flea Larvae504
Kill Ticks505
Repels Ticks506
Effective against multiple tick species507
Repels Mosquitoes508
Stop Fleas509Kills 100% fleas within 24 hours Starts killing fleas within 3 hours.
Effective Against Ticks510Removes ticks within 48 hours Treats ticks within 8 hours of administration.
Prevent Heartworm511
Other Parasites Information512No No
Waterproof513
Dosage514Monthly Monthly
Application515Oral Oral
Taste516Beef-flavored chewable Liver flavored chewable tablet
Effective When given with or without Food517Yes Yes
Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets518
Active Ingredients519AfoxolanerSarolaner
Form/Type520
Sizes Available521
  • For Small Dogs 0 to 10lbs (Orange)
  • For Medium Dogs 10-24 lbs (Blue)
  • For Large Dogs 24-60 lbs (Purple)
  • For Extra Large Dogs 60 to 120lbs (Red)
  • For Dogs 2.8-5.5 lbs (Yellow)
  • For Dogs 5.6-11 lbs (Purple)
  • For Dogs 11.1-22 lbs (Brown)
  • For Dogs 22.1-44 lbs (Blue)
  • For Dogs 44.1-88 lbs (Green)
  • For Dogs above 88 lbs (Red)
Direction of Use522
  • Administer according to dog's weight.
  • Can be administered with or without food.
  • Treat all pets within the household.
  • Should be given orally.
  • Can be offered with hand or administer it like other tablets.
  • Can also be mixed with food.
Expert Tips523For high effectiveness, ensure the pet takes complete dose.If your dog is making fuss of taking the tablet, mix it properly in meatball and give it.
What Veterinarian Says524With many pet owners not feasible of using topical treatments to control fleas, Nexgard has turned out as the better option. The oral chew is easy for pet owners to administer and there have been no known side effects seen until now. This new product is loved by dogs because of their soft, beef flavored chewable. An innovative oral treatment from reputed brand Zoetis, Simparica is widely used and recommended by most vets. The easy to administer benefit and high efficacy has made it a wonder option. Simparica is not effective against fleas but also against ticks including the four major species of ticks. It actually works for 35 days without any drop in its efficacy. The oral treatment has been beneficial in number of demodex mange mites cases as it is effective in treating mite infection.
Minimum Age525From 8 weeks of age Puppies 6 months of age and older.
Caution526For use in dogs only. Do not use in cats. Do not use on cats.
Human Safety527Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands after use.