Hello, I have been using Nexgard plus on my dogs for about 2 years now and have very diligent with giving this medication every 30 days. Well, I took my dog to the vet for her annual vaccinations and heartworm test (she is 6 years old and I have had her since a puppy). The test came back positive for anaplasmosis. The vet prescribed doxycycline. I questioned how this was possible since my dogs are on tick prevention. The vet stated she was exposed at some point to anaplasmosis but really didn’t elaborate or suggest anything other than saying the test that was positive show my dog has antibodies… I don’t understand why I am spending so much on a preventative but my dog still was exposed to a tick borne illness. Before I switched to Nexgard plus I was using seresto collar and heartgard plus. I was considering switching back since the collar kills tick before they bite. Has anyone else experienced this when using Nexgard plus? I am worried if it can’t prevent anaplasmosis what are the chances my dog will get Lyme disease? Does anyone have recommendations on a better flea/tick/heartworm prevention preferably one that kills ticks on contact?
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