As you all know, I have three makukulit na beagles — Coffee, Chocnut, and Cookie. Having three beagles is pure joy — triple the love, triple the energy, and triple the kalat! 😂 But a few weeks ago, I noticed all three of them scratching more than usual. When I checked closely… ayun na nga — ticks and fleas! 😩
If you’re a fur mom like me, you know how heartbreaking it is to see your dogs uncomfortable. These tiny pests can cause itchy skin, infections, and can even spread diseases. So I knew I had to act fast — and smart.
🐶 How It All Started
It began with my youngest beagle scratching her ears nonstop. I thought it was just the init or maybe some mild irritation, but when I parted her fur — I saw a few small brown ticks. My heart dropped!
I checked the other two, and yup… they had them too. I immediately bathed them with anti-tick shampoo, washed their blankets in hot water, and cleaned their sleeping area. But I knew that wouldn’t be enough. Once ticks are in your environment, they keep coming back unless you treat the dogs directly.
💊 Why I Chose NexGard
I’ve heard a lot of good things about NexGard, and even my vet recommended it before. It’s an oral chewable tablet that kills ticks and fleas fast and protects for a whole month. No messy sprays or topical treatments — just one chew and done.
But… there was a small problem. My dogs didn’t like the taste. 🙈
If you have beagles, you know how picky they can be sometimes! So what did this fur mom do? I hid the NexGard tablet inside their favorite camote cue! 😂 It worked like magic. They gobbled it up happily, and I finally had peace of mind.
The Results
After just 24 hours, I could already see a big difference — the scratching stopped! By the next day, the ticks started falling off, and within a week, my three beagles were back to their playful, kulit selves.
Their fur even looked shinier, and they seemed more comfortable and happy. It’s amazing what a small chewable can do.
🏡 Keeping Our Home Tick-Free
Of course, treating the dogs is just half of the battle. I also made sure our home stayed clean and tick-free! Here’s what I did (and still do regularly):
✔ Washed all their blankets, towels, and beds in hot water
✔ Vacuumed the house thoroughly — especially under furniture and corners
✔ Used a DIY natural tick spray (water + vinegar + lemon essential oil)
✔ Brushed their fur daily
✔ Marked my calendar for their next NexGard dose — one chew every month!
Ticks and fleas are one of the most stressful things for any fur parent. But with the right product and a few consistent habits, it’s totally manageable. I’m so glad I decided to try NexGard — it’s made my beagles happier, healthier, and itch-free! I’ll make sure to record a video next time para makita nyo.
If your dogs are going through the same thing, don’t wait it out. Treat them early, keep your home clean, and find small hacks that make it easier — like hiding medicine inside camote cue! 😉
Happy, healthy dogs = happy, peaceful fur mom. 🐶💖
