Last Updated: 01/05/2026
The Vet Guide to Winter Parasite Protection for Dogs and Cats
Learn why monthly parasite prevention is a meaningful wellness ritual for your pet that you should continue all year round, even in Winter. Discover how NexGard SPECTRA provides the most complete parasite protection for dogs and cats, all in one easy, monthly treatment.
Author: Dr Olivia Clarke BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Unusual Pets, Avian)
Reading Time: 3 minutes - short read
This article is written by Pet Circle veterinarian, Dr Olivia Clarke BSc BVMS MANZCVS in partnership with NexGard SPECTRA.
Parasites Don’t Take Holidays: Why Consistent Parasite Prevention Is Essential
Being a dedicated pet parent isn’t just about daily walks, games of fetch or the occasional new treat: True responsible pet care also requires a commitment to consistently and proactively protecting your pet’s health.
One of the most powerful ways to keep your pet safe and healthy is through reliable, monthly parasite prevention with NexGard SPECTRA. It provides the most complete parasite protection, all in one easy, monthly treatment.
In Australia, parasites are not just a seasonal concern. Even when we can’t see them, fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms are present year-round. Whether in the home or the great outdoors, they are posing a constant threat to your pet. Fleas for example, lie dormant in the carpets and under furniture for months before they jump on your pet and whilst we see more cases of deadly tick paralysis in the warmer months, we still see cases in the cooler seasons too!
Prevention is much easier (and more affordable) than treatment and that’s why NexGard SPECTRA makes parasite control easy, with the most complete parasite protection for dogs and cats, all in one, simple monthly dose.
Monthly protection isn’t simply another item on your checklist. It’s a small, meaningful wellness ritual that allows your pet to explore freely, roll in the grass, and live life without parasites holding them back.
Let’s explore how NexGard SPECTRA works for your pet:
Parasite Protection For Dogs Made Simple - In One Tasty Chew
When it comes to parasite protection for dogs, NexGard SPECTRA provides the most complete protection available against fleas, ticks, mites, lice, heartworm and intestinal worms, all in one tasty, monthly chew.
NexGard SPECTRA for Dogs works quickly to kill adult fleas and by doing so prevents flea tapeworm, which is transmitted by fleas. It also protects against paralysis ticks, brown dog ticks and bush ticks for a full month. Heartworm is another deadly parasite affecting dogs and NexGard SPECTRA, given monthly throughout the year, protects your dog from heartworm disease. NexGard SPECTRA also treats and controls roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, mites and lice.
Using a product that covers both internal and external parasites helps simplify your dog’s routine and reduces the risk of forgetting separate treatments. And thanks to NexGard SPECTRA being in a highly palatable beef-flavoured chew, there is no struggling with your dog to swallow a chalky tablet! Many dogs happily take it on its own, while others can have it placed in their dinner or hidden in a small amount of food.
Furthermore, NexGard SPECTRA is safe for breeding, pregnant and lactating female dogs and is safe for puppies from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 1.35 kg.
Giving your dog their NexGard SPECTRA chew on the same date each month helps create a predictable routine, making parasite prevention simple, stress-free, and reliable.
Australia’s First All-In-One Convenient Spot On For Cats
NexGard SPECTRA Spot-On for Cats simplifies your cat’s parasite prevention by offering Australia’s first and only all-in-one parasite protection for cats delivered in a convenient, monthly topical application.
It provides broad spectrum protection against fleas, ticks, mites, heartworm, lungworm and intestinal worms, including tapeworm, all in a simple, monthly spot-on treatment. NexGard SPECTRA Spot- On for cats is safe for breeding, pregnant and lactating female cats and is safe for kittens from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 0.8 kg.
The spot-on formulation is designed with ease in mind. It has a low odour and features a uniquely designed applicator to make administration straightforward. Because cats can be sensitive to changes in routine, small adjustments can make application even smoother. Warming the applicator gently in your hand before use can prevent the liquid from feeling cold on the skin, and offering a tasty meal or lick treat during application often keeps cats comfortably distracted. Over time, this too becomes a calm and predictable monthly ritual.
NexGard Spectra for Cats
Making Life Easier for You and Your Pet
Life with pets should feel joyful and uncomplicated. Choosing a single, all-in-one parasite preventative means spending less time managing multiple treatment schedules and more time enjoying safe adventures together.
If you’re looking for reliable parasite protection for your dog, cat or both, NexGard SPECTRA offers a simple and convenient solution for pets and their families.
Because protecting your pet doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to be consistent, rain, hail or shine.
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Fri May 1 2026
Written by Dr Olivia Clarke BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Unusual Pets, Avian)Dr Olivia Clarke BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Unusual Pets, Avian)
Veterinarian
Dr Olivia graduated from Murdoch University in 2015 and worked in Western Australia before moving to Sydney to work in specialist practice as an avian and exotics veterinarian. Olivia has thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of species and interesting cases in her time as an exotics veterinarian. She has a particular soft spot for rabbits and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of rabbit medicine and surgery. She also has many years of experience working with dogs and cats as well as an array of wildlife.
