Frequently Asked
Questions
The following frequently asked questions (FAQs)
can help answer additional questions.
Why might long-lasting protection be better than monthly treatments?
Gaps in protection can occur when flea and tick treatments are not administered at the correct treatment interval. BRAVECTO Chew, BRAVECTO Spot-on for Dogs, BRAVECTO Spot-on for Cats and BRAVECTO Plus provide protection against fleas and paralysis ticks for an extended period, with just one dose, offering you peace of mind.
Do I really need to treat for fleas all year round?
There are very few places in Australia where there are no fleas. In warmer climates, fleas are present all year round while in more mild climates fleas are present mainly from late spring through to late autumn and even longer thanks to central heating.
Why can I still see fleas after I have treated my pet with BRAVECTO?
The fleas you see on your pet are fleas which have newly emerged from their cocoons in the home or outdoor environment and jumped on your pet. These fleas will die quickly. This is because only a small percentage of the flea population is on your pet. Most of the flea population exists as immature stages (eggs, larvae and pupae) in your pet’s surroundings. It takes some time, up to 8 weeks, to clean out the flea population in the house. To help speed this process up, you should clean your house thoroughly (for example, by washing your pet’s bedding and thorough vacuuming your pet’s favourite spots in the house) to help reduce the number of immature fleas in the carpets, cracks and crevices of your pet’s surroundings.
If BRAVECTO has been correctly administered, there should be no need to re-treat prior to when the next dose is due.
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 un-coordinated. This may cause a skin sensation which can result in increased scratching of the pet. However, this phenomenon is quickly resolved once the fleas are dead.
Will BRAVECTO kill ticks that are already on my dog or cat?
Yes.
However it is important to remember that with respect to paralysis ticks, if a tick on a dog or cat has already been attached for a few days at the time of administration of BRAVECTO, the product may not have enough time to kill the tick before it can cause tick paralysis.
All BRAVECTO products have demonstrated the ability to kill >95% of paralysis ticks within 72 hours after tick attachment. However, it is important to remember that treatment with BRAVECTO alone will not entirely eliminate the risk of tick paralysis. For paralysis tick control it is recommended that the product be used in conjunction with daily searching for, and removal of, any ticks found as the risk of tick paralysis cannot be entirely eliminated.
Choice
With long term treatment options, including 6-month, 3-month and 1-month, BRAVECTO gives you flexible protection choices tailored to your pet’s lifestyle and year-round needs.
Confidence
Confidence with Fluralaner, trusted and effective active ingredient with 10 years’ experience, over 450 million doses sold, and 80+ published papers.
Consistency
Having one trusted brand throughout your pet’s life makes care decisions easier, saves you time, and gives you confidence you’re choosing veterinary-recommended products.
One brand.
many paths to parasite protection.
Ask your MSD Animal Health representative about the full range of BRAVECTO parasite solutions for your practice.
