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- Bravecto for dogs
- Bravecto for cats
- Bravecto for puppies
- Bravecto for scabies
- Bravecto for ticks
- Bravecto - Package Insert
- generic bravecto
Fleas and ticks, for many dog owners, is an almost unsolvable problem, it is a daily and never-ending battle. However, as these parasites transmit various diseases to both dogs and humans it is It is essential that your pet's flea is always up to date.
Some time ago, some antifleas available on the market stopped being as effective, leading to the emergence of new top-of-the-line drugs that promise not only efficiency in fighting fleas, ticks and mites, but also long-lasting protection. That's exactly why, in this PeritoAnimal article, we'll tell you everything you need to know about Bravecto's line.
Bravecto for dogs
Many dog owners who keep their dogs dewormed monthly with anti-fleas Pour-on need to plan not to bathe their pets two days before and two days after applying the drug on the dog's neck so as not to wash the product, reducing its effectiveness. Also, owners who have more than one animal need to be careful not to let them lick each other after application until the fur dries.
Like Bravecto is an antiparasitic in chewable tablet form, it promises to end these concerns with the same effectiveness as a Pour-On, with the advantage that your dog's neck does not get sticky, and even protects the animal for up to 12 continuous weeks (around 3 months). The pill is palatable, that is, with the taste and smell of a snack, which should make it easier for dogs to take the medicine without being forced to do so and without stress for tutors and dogs.
Bravecto for dogs has a broad spectrum of action, that is, protects against several species of ectoparasites and starts to act after 2 hours of ingestion, from then on, it will act from the inside out, so it will stay in your animal's body, protecting it every time the dog comes in contact with fleas and ticks. 100% elimination of fleas can occur within 8 hours of ingestion of the drug. It is important to note that the Bravecto is not a repellent, so it does not prevent the dog from being bitten, because as the pill is acting on the dog's body, fleas and ticks need to bite the dog first and then die. Therefore, in summer or in endemic areas, it is interesting to use Bravecto together with a natural citronella-based repellent or neem oil spray.
As the drug protects for up to 3 months, it ends up being cheaper, as other antiparasitic drugs available on the market protect for up to 30 days. It is necessary to choose the pill according to your puppy's weight. It is safe for pregnant or lactating bitches and for Collie dogs, who are allergic to many antiparasitics available on the market today.
Bravecto for dogs also helps control DAPP, which is Allergic Dermatitis to Flea Bites, as some studies have shown that even with the use of pipettes available on the pet market, 90% of fleas bite the animal and feed before they die by ingesting the dog's blood with the poison. What Bravecto promises is a faster killing of these fleas and ticks, which reduces the amount of eggs and, consequently, the amount of fleas that would reinfest the animal. To learn more about flea allergy in dogs see this other article from PeritoAnimal.
Bravecto for cats
Until then, the laboratory that created Bravecto, MSD Animal Health, did not provide Bravecto for cats. However, Bravecto for cats was recently launched in Europe. It contains the same active ingredient as Bravecto for dogs, however it is not in chewable tablet form, but in pipette shape, available for small cats (1.2 to 2.8 kg), medium cats (2.8 to 6.25 kg) and large cats (6.25 to 12.5 kg) such as Maine breeds Coon, Bengal, Norwegian Forest and others.
In cats, the Bravecto pipette is applied to the nape, at the base of the skull.Flea elimination occurs within 12 hours, and tick elimination within 48 hours. The duration of Bravecto for cats is also 12 weeks (3 months).
Never medicate your cat with the Bravecto tablet for puppies. Cats have a different metabolism of drug absorption compared to dogs, and the chances of intoxication, in addition to the ineffectiveness of the drug are greater.
Bravecto for cats, as of the date of publication of this article, is not available in Brazil.
Bravecto for puppies
Bravecto is safe for puppies from 8-9 weeks of age, ie puppies with 2 and a half months.
Do not administer Bravecto for puppies in puppies less than 2 months old. Look for antiparasitics that can be applied to puppies such as flea spray or other commercially available ones.
However, as Bravecto can be administered to pregnant and nursing bitches, if the mother does not have fleas and ticks, and the environment is also always clean and sanitized, the puppies will hardly present ectoparasites.
Bravecto for scabies
There are several species of mites, and among these species are the cause of mange in dogs. One of these species, the Demodex kennels, is the causative agent of demodectic mange, popularly known as black mange, and difficult to treat, since there is no cure itself, since the mite is not totally eliminated. To know everything you need about demodectic mange in dogs - symptoms and treatment, PeritoAnimal has prepared this other article for you.
Studies have proven the effectiveness of Bravecto for dogs in the treatment and containment of demodectic mange symptoms in young and adult dogs, improving the quality of life of these dogs exceptionally. Despite this, the indication of the use of Bravecto for scabies still does not have the approval of the MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) and has been debated by veterinarians at congresses and symposia.
Bravecto for ticks
Bravecto also has proven efficiency in combating ticks, however, the action against ticks takes a little longer than for fleas. In dogs, tick elimination occurs within 12 hours of tablet administration. In cats, elimination occurs within 48 hours of pipette application.
The duration of protection against ticks, however, is also 12 weeks.
Bravecto - Package Insert
The active ingredient in Bravecto belongs to Isoxazolines, a new class of antiparasitic. The compound is Fluralaner, which acts on the nervous system of ectoparasites, causing nervous system hyperexcitation, paralysis and ultimately death. Studies prove the effectiveness of action of the Fluralaner molecule in relation to Fipronil.
THE Bravecto leaflet for puppies can be found free on the MSD Animal Health website[1], which contains information such as the species of fleas and ticks that it fights, dosage, precautions, contraindications and side effects.
Bravecto for dogs is a medication, and should not be administered without prior consultation and guidance from a veterinarian regarding your animal's health, as like any medication, there are animals that can present reactions and side effects regarding the use of Bravecto.
generic bravecto
There are other products on the pet market that have the same action formula as Bravecto for dogs, but with an even lower value. As these other drugs have the same molecule of action against fleas and ticks, the way they act in the animal's body is basically the same, and they also come in the form of a chewable tablet.
However, the duration of these other brands for Bravecto is not the same. For example, the duration of Nexgard, an antiparasitic from another brand, is only 1 month, while Bravecto is 3 months. Nexgard, considered as the generic Bravecto, is also not indicated for pregnant bitches, unlike Bravecto.
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.