The Short Answer Is No —
Bravecto Doesn't Kill Dogs
. There are many causes of liver and kidney failure in dogs. If more than one dog in a family is stricken with organ failure at the same time, it's logical to assume that the dogs were poisoned.
Is Bravecto really safe?
Bravecto is FDA-approved and proven safe and effective for dogs who weigh at least 4.4 pounds and cats who weigh at least 2.6 pounds
. It's also approved for puppies and kittens who are at least six months old. Many vets recommend Bravecto to their patients.
How fast does Bravecto kill?
HOW QUICKLY WILL BRAVECTO® KILL FLEAS? 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 there a problem with Bravecto?
In an email to Strickland, a Merck spokesperson said the company has dispensed 34 million doses and that reports of serious adverse events are very rare, less than . 01 percent. Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland has obtained FDA reports showing
Bravecto is suspected in hundreds of pet deaths
.
Is Bravecto safer than Nexgard?
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.
Can Bravecto cause heart problems?
This drug has been suspected to cause organ failure, edema, heart murmurs
, difficulty walking, skin lesions, pancreatitis, liver failure, and untold amounts of pain.
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.
Can Bravecto cause seizures in dogs?
The European Medicines Agency has reviewed the adverse events of Bravecto®, a veterinary medicine used to treat flea and tick infestations in dogs. The conclusion is that
the medicine may on very rare occasions cause convulsions in dogs
– primarily in dogs with pre-existing epilepsy.
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.
What are side effects of Bravecto?
BRAVECTO Chew for Dogs: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include
vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, polydipsia, and flatulence
.
How long do Bravecto side effects last in dogs?
If your dog does happen to experience side effects after taking Bravecto, most side effects typically last anywhere from
2-6 hours
.
What can I use instead of Bravecto?
- Bravecto Chews for Dogs. …
- NexGard Chewables for Dogs. …
- Simparica Trio Chewable Tablets for Dogs. …
- K9 Advantix II Flea, Tick and Mosquito Prevention for Dogs, 6 Doses. …
- Seresto 8 Month Flea & Tick Prevention Collar. …
- Tweezerman Ingrown Hair Splintertweeze. …
- The Original Tick Key for Tick Removal.
Is there an alternative to Bravecto?
I stayed away from recommending Bravecto, Nexgard, Credelio or Simparica when they first hit the market.
Frontline and Advantix
were tried-and-true alternatives, so I prescribed those instead. These newer medications are considered safe and very effective for the general pet population.
Which is better frontline or Bravecto?
Tick-control efficacy on individual dogs was higher in BravectoTM (fluralaner) treated dogs in weeks 2 and 4. In week 8,
FrontlineTM (fipronil) efficacy was slightly higher at 100% compared with 99.7% for BravectoTM (fluralaner)
. Both treatment groups had a tick efficacy of 100% at week 12 (Table 5).
Can Bravecto cause kidney damage?
The most common side effect continues to be vomiting and diarrhea, with blood in both, as well as seizures and skin irritation. Lethargy and failure to eat are also common symptoms. Additionally,
there are an alarming number of reports of kidney and liver damage
as well as reports of abnormal blood cell counts.
Can Bravecto cause paralysis?
Finally, remember that
the risk of death from paralysis ticks is much greater the likelihood of an adverse reaction to Bravecto or similar product
. We regularly see fatal cases of tick paralysis in dogs and cats that are not on any tick preventive product.
