Bravecto spot-on* is for cats from 11 weeks of age and from 1.2kg bodyweight. Bravecto Plus^ is for cats from 9 weeks of age and from 1.2kg bodyweight Treating with Bravecto kills the fleas present on your cat at the time of treatment, and continues to kill any
new fleas
that land on them for a full 3 months.
How long does it take for Bravecto spot on to work?
Bravecto starts to kill fleas after 2 hours and provides
effective control
within 8 hours for fleas and within 24 hours of attachment for
ticks bravecto
controls
flea infestations
for 3 months and paralysis ticks for 4 months.
How long does it take for Bravecto spot on to dry?
How soon after using Bravecto spot-on* can my dog swim or be bathed? While the product should be dry within 24 hours it is not recommended to wash or allow the dog to swim within 3 days after treatment.
Can my dog still get fleas with Bravecto?
Fleas that feed on a dog receiving BRAVECTO® are killed before they can lay eggs and produce a new generation of fleas However, any fleas in their juvenile stages (eggs, larvae and pupae) that are present in your home before you treat your dog will mature into adult fleas over a period of several weeks.
What are the side effects of Bravecto?
bravecto chew
: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, polydipsia, and flatulence BRAVECTO is not effective against lone star ticks beyond 8 weeks of dosing.
Is Bravecto more effective than frontline?
Tick-control efficacy on individual dogs was higher in Bravecto™ (fluralaner) treated dogs in weeks 2 and 4. In week 8, Frontline™ (fipronil) efficacy was slightly higher at 100% compared with 99.7% for Bravecto™ (fluralaner) Both treatment groups had a tick efficacy of 100% at week 12 (Table 5).
Why do vets recommend Bravecto?
Vets everywhere recommend this flea and tick solution because it is safe, effective, and easy to use Bravecto has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that the drug has been tested and that the benefits of the medication outweigh the risks in taking it.
How long does Bravecto spot on last?
Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs kills pre-existing and new infestations of paralysis ticks for 6 months and treats and controls brown dog ticks for 12 weeks. It also controls fleas on dogs within 8 hours of administration, and subsequently controls flea re-infestations for 6 months.
Does Bravecto have to be given with food?
BRAVECTO Chew should be given with food If a chew is broken or crumbled, make sure your dog still receives the whole dose.
How fast does Bravecto topical work?
Results showed that one dose of Bravecto (fluralaner) reduced fleas by >98% within 12 hours for 12 weeks, 3 , 8 and acts quickly, with 100% of fleas killed 8 hours after treatment.
Can Bravecto cause itching in dogs?
Dogs may itch after Bravecto is administered for a couple of reasons. First, if your dog has fleas, your dog may itch more because of them. Second, in a U.S. field study 1 including 321 dogs, 0.9% of dogs given topical Bravecto experienced moist dermatitis/rash, which could lead to increased itching.
What if I get Bravecto on my hands?
If skin contact does occur, wash the affected area immediately with soap and water In some cases, soap and water are not sufficient to remove the product spilled on the fingers. Contact with the product may also occur when handling the treated animal.
Do ticks fall off after Bravecto?
In the last few years, pills that are given orally have been developed for tick control. These oral medications like Nexgard and Bravecto are convenient but they do not prevent ticks from attaching to your dog.
How long does it take for Bravecto to work on dogs?
Bravecto kills fleas within 8 hours and ticks within 12-48 hours in dogs. In cats, Bravecto kills fleas within 12 hours and ticks within 48 hours.
How do you know if flea treatment is working?
A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet , is a sign that the product is working.
Is Bravecto a good flea and tick medicine?
Best overall tick prevention According to the vets, its main appeal over other oral treatments is that it protects dogs from ticks and fleas for three months at a time , as opposed to one month at a time. Bravecto starts killing embedded ticks in as little as 12 hours and fleas in as little as two hours.
Which is better Bravecto chews or topical?
Topical Bravecto is almost as efficient as the oral and within 72 hours 100% of fleas and over 90% of ticks will be killed.
What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?
The medication is called Bravecto It’s a dog chew so powerful that one dose can kill fleas and ticks for three months. Pharmaceutical giant Merck says it’s safe and effective, but the number of dog owners who think otherwise is growing. “I believe that Bravecto killed my dog,” Donna White of Buckhead told Strickland.
Is Bravecto or Nexgard better?
Bravecto kills many types of ticks including the lone star tick for 8 weeks. Nexgard is the only FDA approved option for preventing infections that cause Lyme disease Both products are safe for dogs when following directions and have been approved by the FDA to treat and prevent flea and tick infestations.
How long will I see fleas after treatment?
As eggs hatch and develop, you might find fleas reappearing 10-14 days after treatment – this is quite normal and provided the insecticide remains in place it will kill them. This is why it is important not to carry out cleaning which might remove insecticide.
Can you use a flea collar with Bravecto?
You could use both if you wanted to, as these two products work in different ways and do not have any harmful interactions But, using both would be unnecessary – they both cover fleas and ticks. Because of this, I would recommend using one or other other, rather than both.
What if flea treatment gets on fur?
Medication on Fur But if the flea medication gets onto Toby’s hair on the back of his neck, he probably won’t be able to get to it. Just to be safe, take the rag and rub in any flea gel glistening on his fur That way the formula can get closer to his skin to protect him from any crawling critters.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
How long after flea treatment can I pet my dog?
Ideally, with any topical flea-and-tick treatment, manufacturers recommend you wait until the product is dry before petting your dog. Of course, different products come with different recommendations on how you should handle all-things-canine when it comes to your dog.
References
https://www.bravecto.nz/faq.aspx
https://www.vetshopmax.com/dog-supplies/flea-tick/bravecto-spot-on
https://www.canadapetcare.com/bravecto-for-dogs/flea-and-tick-control-treatment-278.aspx
https://www.bravecto.nz/AboutCats.aspx
https://www.bravecto.nz/fleas-ticks-3-month-treatment.aspx