Q: HOW DOES NEXTSTAR WORK?

A: NextStar provides both fast-acting and long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks for up to 30 days. When applied directly to your pet’s skin, the topical liquid is stored in their hair follicles and dispersed throughout their body using the natural oils on their skin. Full nose-to-tail distribution can take 24-48 hours after the initial application. As fleas or ticks come into contact with the skin over the next 30 days, pests will be killed through contact, without having to bite your pet to die. Reapply monthly for year-round protection.

Q: HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE NEXTSTAR TO BEGIN WORKING?

A: NextStar starts acting fast to protect your pet against fleas and ticks. For dogs, this topical formula will start working within 5 minutes on dogs and as for cats, NextStar will start working in 15 minutes. Both dog and cat solutions remain effective in preventing fleas and ticks for the next 30 days after application. Be mindful that full nose-to-tail protection can take up to 24-48 hours after the initial application.

If you have already noticed fleas on your pet, you may already have an infestation on your hands. If your pet is infested with fleas and ticks, while they roam around your home and yard spaces, they are dropping flea eggs wherever they sit, shake, and play. Be sure to use a treatment solution to kill fleas on your pet and treat your home and yard spaces for complete control of the infestation. You can find more information and 3 steps on how to properly eliminate a flea infestation in the section on this page titled “What if I still see fleas on my pet”?

Q: MY APPLICATOR APPEARS EMPTY. WHAT DO I DO?

A: A single applicator contains the monthly dose for your pet’s weight. Each dosage is calibrated to the specific weight of your pet, so it is essential to squeeze the tube firmly to ensure the entire dose has been applied to the skin.

Q: I’VE APPLIED NEXTSTAR, BUT I STILL SEE FLEAS. IS THE PRODUCT NOT WORKING?

A: Fleas only spend 20% of their life on the host animal. Therefore, properly cleaning and treating your pet’s environment, including bedding, carpets, kennel, and yard, is absolutely necessary. Applying NEXTSTAR will kill adult fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae on your pet but does not kill those hiding in your home spaces such as bedding, carpets, or your yard.

If you have continued to see fleas emerge even after applying NextStar, the fleas you are seeing are most likely not the fleas you initially saw on your pet. With NextStar, your pet is protected from fleas for 30 days, but fleas in your home and yard can continue to develop and hatch from their pre-adult stage and continue to spread throughout your pet’s environment. To properly eliminate fleas and ticks, follow the 3 steps outlined in the section on this page titled “What if I still see fleas on my pet?”