Can I give Bravecto approximately two weeks after applying frontline to my dogs? Their fleas came back with a vengeance after applying the frontline and they are miserable.
Yes, you can give bravecto
. However, in addition to giving this medication, you will likely need to treat your environment for fleas as well.
Why does my dog still have fleas after taking Bravecto?
Q. Why do I see more fleas after I have administered Bravecto? Fleas can continually re-infest treated dogs – either from juvenile flea life stages that have just matured to adults in the household or from fleas that jump onto the dog when outside or visiting other homes. Bravecto will quickly kill these fleas.
Does Bravecto work better than Frontline?
Conclusions. BravectoTM (fluralaner) administered once orally to dogs in a chewable tablet was highly effective for 12 weeks against fleas and ticks on privately-owned dogs and was significantly non-inferior (ticks) and superior (fleas) in comparison with topical FrontlineTM (fipronil) administered 3 times sequentially.
Can I use 2 different flea treatments on my dog?
Never use multiple flea medications on your pet, unless directed to do so by your veterinarian
. Fleas can be a very frustrating problem, and some medications may not produce immediate effects.
Why is my dog still itching after Bravecto?
Why does my pet scratch even more on the first day of Bravecto treatment?
When fleas are in the process of dying their movements become uncoordinated
. This may cause a skin sensation which can result in increased scratching of the dog or cat.
Can I split Bravecto in half?
No it won't
, although it says not to divide it it is pretty much impossible to give it as a whole (too big!) but i never had any problem with clients dividing the Bravecto and it works really well.
Are Bravecto and Frontline the same?
The biggest difference between Bravecto and Frontline Plus is that
Bravecto is a chewable tablet that you administer to your dog every 12 weeks whereas Frontline Plus is a topical treatment that you need to administer monthly for continued treatment
.
Is Frontline an Isoxazoline?
This flea and tick treatment
does not contain Isoxazoline
.
What are the side effects of Bravecto?
BRAVECTO Chew: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include
vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, polydipsia, and flatulence
.
Does Bravecto really last 3 months?
Q: Does Bravecto really last 3 months? A:
Yes, Bravecto actively kills fleas and most ticks for 3 months
. Lone Star ticks, however, are only killed for 2 months after administration.
How long do fleas live after Bravecto?
Following the initial administration of BRAVECTO®, fleas on the dog will begin to die quickly, and the majority of fleas will be dead within
12 hours
. This rapid speed of kill continues for a full 12 weeks.
Is Frontline a good flea treatment?
Frontline Plus is our top nonprescription recommendation because it kills ticks and fleas, controls flea infestations, and kills chewing lice
, all with one easy application. When used primarily for flea control, each dose of Frontline Plus lasts up to three months.
Can you give Interceptor PLUS and Bravecto at the same time?
INTERCEPTOR PLUS: Interceptor Plus is a monthly chewable that prevents heartworms and common intestinal parasites, for dogs 8 weeks of age or older.
Interceptor Plus is used in conjunction with a flea/tick preventative, such as Nexgard or Bravecto
.
Can I give my dog Bravecto and Sentinel at the same time?
With Sentinel and Bravecto or any other combination of two separate FDA regulated medications,
we cannot recommend using them together
. They have not been tested and proven safe and effective together to the FDA. Both products are safe for dogs as well as safe for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
What if Frontline doesn't work on my dog?
Speak to your veterinarian about this first if your flea medicine is not working. One Frontline alternative is to
switch to another topical product
. Another alternative is to supplement the topical product with another product that works internally, such as Capstar.
Does Frontline make dogs itch?
Because, apparently, many ticks and fleas have become resistant to the original Frontline Plus, our vet has begun using the new Frontline Tritak.
One of our dogs experienced mild itching that began about two hours after the application and lasted for two days.
How long does Bravecto stay in dog's system?
Your pet's blood stream!
And, get this, it stays in your pet's blood, at lethal levels to fleas and ticks, for
12 weeks
!
How do I detox my dog from Bravecto?
Keep your dog quiet, with no visitors, and
give him 250 mg each of milk thistle, vitamin E and vitamin B complex
to help his liver detoxify the Bravecto.
Has Bravecto killed dogs?
The Short Answer Is No —
Bravecto Doesn't Kill Dogs
.
Can I use large dog flea treatment on small dog?
Medication meant for large dogs may be toxic to smaller dog because the dose is too high
. Yet another issue can result from using a “combination” medication incorrectly – for instance, using a flea and heartworm preventative on a dog that hasn't been tested for heartworm.
Can Bravecto cause liver damage?
Merck Animal Health's research scientists have thoroughly reviewed the safety data for Bravecto from more than 55 controlled clinical trials.
Clinical research data and analysis of adverse events do not demonstrate a causal relationship between Bravecto and liver
or kidney issues or cancer.
Does Bravecto contain Fipronil?
325 dogs were treated with Bravecto and
154 with a spot-on containing fipronil
, the active component in such products as Frontline. 57 adverse events were reported (40 in the Bravecto group, that's a harm rate of 1 in 8 doses, which is seems very contrary to the safety figures quoted by Merck themselves).
Is Frontline effective for dogs?
Efficacy. One study found that Frontline Plus is
100% effective in treating all life stages of fleas and ticks within 12 to 24 hours following treatment
. Frontline Plus works by translocation. This is the process by which the medication spreads all over your dog's body through the oil glands.
Which is better Bravecto chew or topical?
The
Bravecto chew is also more convenient for the guide dogs of sight-impaired people who may struggle with a topical application
. If your pup has a sensitive stomach, turns his nose up at the chew, you prefer a more cost-effective solution, or you want a longer-term treatment, perhaps the spot-on would be better.
Which is safer Nexgard or Bravecto?
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.
What are isoxazoline products?
- Bravecto (fluralaner) tablets for dogs.
- Bravecto (fluralaner) topical solution for cats and dogs.
- Bravecto Plus (fluralaner and moxidectin) topical solution for cats.
- Bravecto 1-month (fluralaner) tablets for dogs.
- Credelio (lotilaner) tablets for dogs and cats.
Is Frontline safe for epileptic dogs?
If your dog does have a history of seizures, it is advised to use different flea and tick medications than those mentioned above.
Topical medications such as Advantage, Vectra, Revolution, or Frontline are good choices
.
