RESOURCES
FLEAS & TICKS
RESOURCES
fleas & ticks
Discover why fleas and ticks hate BRAVECTO
Fleas and ticks are a threat to pets
Risk of fleas
Fleas are the most common ectoparasite found on dogs and cats in North America and can be a significant problem if your pet becomes infested. Fleas can carry serious diseases, and some can even be life threatening.1,2
The flea life cycle is long, and monthly treatments may leave gaps in protection, allowing reinfestation in your home, driving you and your pet apart.
Risk of fleas
Fleas are the most common ectoparasite found on dogs and cats in North America and can be a significant problem if your pet becomes infested. Fleas can carry serious diseases, and some can even be life threatening.1,2
The flea life cycle is long, and monthly treatments may leave gaps in protection, allowing reinfestation in your home, driving you and your pet apart.
BRAVECTO provides nearly 3X longer-lasting flea and tick protection
BRAVECTO is available in a chew or topical, delivering 12 weeks* of flea and tick protection with just one dose. BRAVECTO protects your pet against fleas for 12 weeks,* so you can prevent fleas from re-infesting the home. It takes several months to eliminate a flea infestation—make it easy with just one dose of BRAVECTO!3-6
BRAVECTO provides nearly 3X longer-lasting flea and tick protection
BRAVECTO is available in a chew or topical, delivering 12 weeks* of flea and tick protection with just one dose. BRAVECTO protects your pet against fleas for 12 weeks,* so you can prevent fleas from re-infesting the home. It takes several months to eliminate a flea infestation—make it easy with just one dose of BRAVECTO!3-6
Risk of ticks
The risks ticks pose to pets can be stressful to pet parents wanting to ensure their pet receives effective coverage. BRAVECTO kills 4 different species of ticks commonly found on dogs and 2 species found on cats to protect your pet for 12 weeks.*3-5
Risk of ticks
he risks ticks pose to pets can be stressful to pet parents wanting to ensure their pet receives effective coverage. BRAVECTO kills 4 different species of ticks commonly found on dogs and 2 species found on cats to protect your pet for 12 weeks.*3-5
DOGS
Types of ticks
Protect your pet from these types of ticks3-4
Bravecto Chews and Topical Solution for Dogs
Black-legged tick (deer tick)
Duration
12 Weeks*
Brown dog tick
Duration
12 Weeks*
American dog tick
Duration
12 Weeks*
Lone star tick
Duration
8 Weeks*
Asian longhorned tick**
Duration
12 WEEKS*
Bravecto 1-MONTH Chews
Black-legged tick (deer tick)
Duration
1 MONTH
Brown dog tick
Duration
1 MONTH
American dog tick
Duration
1 MONTH
Lone star tick†
Duration
1 MONTH
†For treatment in dogs and puppies 6 months of age and older, and weighing 4.4 lb and greater
** Bravecto Chews only
CATS
Types of ticks
Protect your pet from these types of ticks5-7
Bravecto Cat Topical
Black-legged tick (deer tick)
Duration
12 Weeks*
American dog tick
Duration
8 Weeks
Asian longhorned tick
Duration
12 Weeks*
Bravecto PLUS for Cats
Black-legged tick (deer tick)
Duration
2 MONTHS
American dog tick
Duration
2 mONTHS
Asian longhorned tick
Duration
2 MONTHS
BRAVECTO for Dogs
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BRAVECTO is available by prescription only.
BRAVECTO is available by prescription only.
*BRAVECTO kills fleas, prevents flea infestations. BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, brown dog tick, and Asian longhorned tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Chews also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks. BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Dogs kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks. BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Cats kills ticks (black-legged tick and Asian longhorned tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats also kills American dog ticks for 8 weeks.
References
1. CAPC website. Fleas for dogs. Accessed February 1, 2022. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/fleas 2. CAPC website. Fleas for Cats. Accessed February 1, 2022. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/fleas 3. BRAVECTO Chew for Dogs [prescribing information]. Rahway, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2014. 4. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs [prescribing information]. Rahway, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2016. 5. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats [prescribing information]. Rahway, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2016. 6. Williams et al. Fluralaner, a novel isoxazoline, prevents flea (Ctenocephalides felis) reproduction in vitro and in simulated home environment. Parasit Vectors. (2014)7:275. 7. BRAVECTO PLUS (fluralaner and moxidectin topical solution) for Cats [prescribing information]. Rahway, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2019.
Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
BRAVECTO 1-MONTH Chews: indicated for dogs 8 weeks of age and older. The most commonly reported adverse reactions include itching, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, elevated ALT, lethargy, and weight loss. BRAVECTO 1-MONTH is not effective against A. americanum in puppies less than 6 months of age. BRAVECTO Chews for Dogs: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia and pruritus. In some cases, adverse events have been reported following use in breeding females. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, hair loss, diarrhea, lethargy, decreased appetite, and moist dermatitis/rash. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, itching, diarrhea, hair loss, decreased appetite, lethargy, and scabs/ulcerated lesions. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats is not effective against American dog ticks beyond 8 weeks of dosing. BRAVECTO PLUS Topical Solution for Cats: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, hair loss, itching, diarrhea, lethargy, dry skin, elevated ALT, and hypersalivation. BRAVECTO PLUS has not been shown to be effective for 2 months in kittens less than 6 months of age. Use with caution in cats that are heartworm positive. The effectiveness of BRAVECTO PLUS to prevent heartworm disease after bathing or water immersion has not been evaluated.
BRAVECTO has not been shown to be effective for 12-weeks’ duration in puppies or kittens less than 6 months of age. BRAVECTO Chews and Topical Solution for dogs is not effective against the lone star tick beyond 8 weeks of dosing. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs and Cats and BRAVECTO PLUS for cats are for topical use only. Avoid oral ingestion. The safety of BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats and BRAVECTO PLUS has not been established in breeding, pregnant, and lactating cats.
All BRAVECTO products contain fluralaner, which is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Seizures have been reported in dogs receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. Neurologic adverse reactions have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders.