With four dogs and four kids, Amy Shamoun’s house is busy, loud and full of furry love. And it means she’s always looking for ways to make life easier, and that includes finding a simple solution to protect the family’s precious pooches from parasites. Amy says she now has it all sorted, with NexGard SPECTRA^® Chewables for Dogs.

For Amy and her husband, it all started with one dog: Bert, a rescue Staffy cross red cattle dog with a heart of gold and a few quirks (storms are not his thing). Then came Molly, the mini poodle who rules the roost. Charlie, the little red toy poodle, never leaves Mum’s side after being brought home during her recovery from surgery. And last but not least, Darcy the standard poodle, the family’s first puppy.
“The moment you get home and you walk in the front door, the tails are wagging,” Amy told Best Pet Buys. “They’re so happy to see you, your mood instantly lifts.”

Each one of the family’s dogs has their own personality, but they all have one thing in common: they’re loved like family. And just like the kids, their health and safety is a top priority.

“Obviously it’s like having kids with keeping up with a dog and all the things that they need. They need their vaccinations every year. We have pet insurance because we want to know that they’re well taken care of. We’re always making sure that they’re eating well, healthy food, exercise, mental stimulation.”

A Simple, Effective Product That Just Makes Sense

Like a lot of pet owners, Amy’s tried a bit of everything over the years to protect her dogs from parasites, from flea drops, worming tablets, tick sprays, juggling different products and working out dosages. It’s a hassle, especially when there are four dogs in the mix. The busy pet mum was part of Best Pet Buys recent Review of NexGard SPECTRA®, testing the chewable out with her standard poodle, Darcy.

NexGard SPECTRA® protects against fleas, ticks, mites, lice, heartworm and intestinal worms. It provides the most complete parasite protection, all in one, tasty, monthly chew.

“NexGard SPECTRA® is so easy and so simple. Just check the weight of your dog. Give them the whole thing. No breaking it up or cutting it into bits, working all that maths out, because I’m not good at that, just giving it to him and knowing that that’s it, you’re good for a month.

“With the four kids and the four dogs, one less thing to worry about or think about or have to work out yourself, is fantastic. I just couldn’t be more grateful they came up with such a product.”

Peace Of Mind For Dog Owners

Living on a property that backs onto bushland and paddocks means the risk of ticks is very real for Amy’s dogs.

But knowing the dogs are protected with NexGard SPECTRA® has made a massive difference. It means Darcy can run around in the backyard, go to the beach or park, and join in on family adventures without that nagging fear.

And because the chew isn’t affected by swimming, bathing or shampooing, it fits in with their active lifestyle.

“I wouldn’t take him out if I knew that he wasn’t protected from fleas, ticks, heartworm. It’s definitely the number one requirement of having a pet, I believe.

“We take him everywhere with us. You go to the dog park, or even just taking them to the vet. You know that when you’re taking them out there could to be other animals there that might not be well. And you just want to make sure that wherever you take them, they’re going to have parasite protection. The last thing you want is to see your loved member of the family being not well.”

Australia’s No.1^ Parasite Protection For Dogs

NexGard SPECTRA delivers the most complete protection against fleas, ticks, mites, lice, heartworm and intestinal worms, all in one tasty, monthly chew.

• A tasty beef-flavoured chew that dogs love
• Convenient monthly dosing that’s easy to remember
• Easy to give – with or without food, whichever is most convenient for you
• Safe for puppies from 8 weeks of age and 1.35 kg bodyweight
• Not affected by bathing, swimming or shampooing – unlike some sprays, spot-on formulations or collars
• Safe to use in breeding, pregnant and lactating female dogs

It’s also important to know that some intestinal worms that affect pets can also infect humans. Infectious diseases experts recommend monthly deworming of all dogs, to reduce the risk to people. By using NexGard SPECTRA® once a month, you’re not only protecting your dog, but you’re reducing your family’s risk of parasite transmission from your beloved pet*. And your dog thinks they’re simply getting a tasty treat!

NexGard SPECTRA® for Dogs is sold in veterinary clinics, pet specialty stores and online retailers, including Pet Circle, Budget Pet, Petstock and Petbarn.

See product label for full claim details and directions for use. For more information visit NexGard.

This Real Story was provided as part of a paid sponsorship opportunity. Amy was chosen to share her story because she was sent out and tried NexGard SPECTRA with her standard poodle Darcy and they genuinely loved it!

_{^Based on industry reported Sales Data for AU, MAT Q1 2025.
*Australian Companion Animal Zoonoses Advisory Panel (2021) Companion Animal Zoonoses Guidelines.}