DESCRIPTION: Bravecto uses Fluralaner to prevent flea infestations, kill ticks and fleas for 12 weeks (Lone Star ticks for an 8-week period), and provide long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks. It is the longest-acting FDA-approved option available.
Key Benefits:
Bravecto reaches the tissue beneath a dog's skin quickly. When a flea or tick feeds on a treated dog, they will die as a result of Bravecto ingestion.The first and only U.S. product with protection against the Asian longhorned tick for up to 12 weeks#1 longest-lasting chew for flea & tick protection
Formulated For: For dogs 6 months or older
How is Medication Given? Dosing Recommendations:
Dogs 4.4 to 9.9 Pounds: 1 Chew (112.5 mg of Fluralaner) Dogs 9.9 to 22 Pounds: 1 Chew (250 mg of Fluralaner) Dogs 22 to 44 Pounds: 1 Chew (500 mg of Fluralaner) Dogs 44 to 88 Pounds: 1 Chew (1000 mg of Fluralaner) Dogs 88 to 123 Pounds: 1 Chew (1400 mg of Fluralaner) Dogs Over 123 Pounds: Speak to your veterinarian for proper dosing. Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product. Start treating your pet during any part of the year and maintain treatment throughout the year with no interruptions. Administer with food. Upon Amblyomma Americanum tick exposure, administer at 8-week intervals. The minimum recommended dosage rate is 11.4 mg per pound of body weight. Orally dose at 12-week intervals.
What Results Can I Expect? Features of Bravecto:
Kills Lone Star Ticks for up to 8 weeks and Black-Legged (Deer), Brown Dog, Asian Longhorned Tick, and American Dog Ticks for up to 12 weeks Protects dogs for
nearly a full year in just 4 easy doses - no monthly doses required Turns back the clock on flea and tick protection in just one dose, preventing and treating fleas and ticks for nearly 3 months Offers a safe formula, which doesn't require post-treatment isolation of the treated dog from children or other pets Mess-free, delicious, and chewable tablets are a treat for dogs Long-lasting, fast-acting, and potent
What Form Does Medication Come In? Chewable Tablet
Dose and Administration: Sold as a 3-month, 3-dose, weight-based supply:
Yellow (Dogs 4.4 to 9.9 Pounds): 112.5 mg Fluralaner Orange (Dogs 9.9 to 22 Pounds): 250 mg Fluralaner Green (Dogs 22 to 44 Pounds): 500 mg Fluralaner Blue (Dogs 44 to 88 Pounds): 1000 mg Fluralaner Pink (Dogs 88 to 123 Pounds): 1400 mg Fluralaner
Possible Side Effects: Potential adverse reactions include: Flatulence, Lethargy, Excessive Thirst, Decreased Appetite, Vomiting and Diarrhea
Precautions Not for use in humans. Never administer to a puppy weighing less than 4.4 pounds or under the age of 6 months.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool/dry place between 15 degrees C and 30 degrees C (59 degrees F and 86 degrees F).
In Case of Overdose: Contact the nearest emergency pet clinic immediately. You can also call Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Companion Animal Technical Services, 800-224-5318.
