Can you use Bravecto with a topical?

Can you use Bravecto with a topical?

Oral flea and tick preventives available for dogs with a prescription from your veterinarian are Credelio, Nexgard, Simparica, and Bravecto. These products also begin to kill fleas quickly and provide ongoing prevention, and do not usually require the concurrent use of a topical medication.

What does Bravecto topical treat?

Bravecto Topical Solution for Cats kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) and the treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) infestations for up to 12 weeks in cats and kittens 6 months of age and older, and weighing 2.6 …

Which is better Bravecto chews or topical?

*1 BRAVECTO Chew kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs reduces fleas by ≥99% and 100% within 24 and 48 hours, respectively, post-infestation for 12 weeks.

Is Bravecto good for skin?

Treatment with Bravecto™ chewable tablets resulted in a reduction of the mean mite number present in skin scrapings of 99.8% on Day 28, and of 100% on Days 56 and 84 after treatment.

Can I use Advantix and Bravecto together?

Also Advantage Multi does not provide any protection against ticks, however it can be safely combined with other products (i.e. Advantix, Bravecto, Nexgard) safely.

Why is Bravecto a prescription?

Some of the newer oral flea and tick medications such as NexGard and Bravecto are classified as prescription medications. One of the benefits of these oral medications is that they are more effective in keeping your pet flea-free. Your veterinarian can help you decide which flea treatment is best for your dog or cat.

Can I split Bravecto in half?

The Bravecto data sheet clearly states: “The chewable tablets should not be broken or divided”. This is because the active ingredient can not be guaranteed to be evenly mixed throughout tablet and so half a tablet may contain less or more than half the total tablet dose.

What is Fluralaner used to treat?

What is fluralaner? Fluralaner (brand name Bravecto®) is used to treat and control flea and tick infestations in dogs and cats. After being ingested by a pet, fluralaner is distributed throughout the pet’s body. When fleas or ticks bite the dog or cat, they are exposed to the drug and killed during their blood meal.

Is Fluralaner safe to use on cats?

In a European field study for fluralaner topical solution for cats, there were three reports of facial dermatitis in humans after close contact with the application site which occurred within 4 days of application.

How many mg of fluralaner is in a tube?

Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Each tube is formulated to provide a minimum dose of 11.4 mg/lb (25 mg/kg) body weight. Each milliliter contains 280 mg of fluralaner.

Where do you apply Fluralaner to a dog?

Topical form (Dogs or Cats): Fluralaner should be applied directly to the skin between the shoulder blades of the pet in one or more spots starting between the pet’s shoulder blades and continuing along the pet’s back. Can I bathe my dog after applying fluralaner?