Bravecto Chewable Tablets for Dogs β Single 12-Week Flea & Tick Protection
Deliver long-lasting, continuous defense to your dog with Bravecto Chews, the premier veterinary-trusted oral treatment against fleas and ticks. Unlike traditional monthly preventatives, a single delicious chewable tablet provides up to 12 full weeks of unbroken protection, making parasite management effortless for pet owners.
Key Product Benefits:
- 12-Week Continuous Defense: One dose protects your dog nearly 3 times longer than standard monthly oral treatments.
- Fast-Acting Formula: Rapidly eliminates fleas and provides sustained protection against dominant tick species.
- Highly Palatable: Formulated as a tasty chewable tablet that dogs readily accept as a treat.
- Waterproof Convenience: Oral administration means no messy topical oils on the fur and no transfer to furniture.
Active Ingredient:
- Fluralaner
π Veterinary Administration & Dosage Guidelines
Bravecto Chews must be selected strictly according to your dog's current body weight. Do not underdose or split tablets between multiple animals.
Available Weight Categories (Select your variant):
- Toy Dogs (4.4 β 9.9 lbs / 2 β 4.5 kg): Yellow Box (112.5 mg Fluralaner)
- Small Dogs (>9.9 β 22 lbs / >4.5 β 10 kg): Orange Box (250 mg Fluralaner)
- Medium Dogs (>22 β 44 lbs / >10 β 20 kg): Green Box (500 mg Fluralaner)
- Large Dogs (>44 β 88 lbs / >20 β 40 kg): Blue Box (1000 mg Fluralaner)
- Extra Large Dogs (>88 β 123 lbs / >40 β 56 kg): Pink Box (1400 mg Fluralaner)
General Guidance:
- Administration Tip: Bravecto should always be administered at or around the time of feeding (with food) to ensure maximum absorption and clinical efficacy.
- Frequency: Administer one single dose every 12 weeks. (Note: Bravecto protects against the Lone Star tick for up to 8 weeks).
β οΈ Important Veterinary Health & Safety Information
- Visual Description & Symptoms: The product consists of a single, round, dark brown chewable tablet with a smooth surface, safely enclosed in a child-resistant blister pack within a color-coded box. It is typically used when a pet exhibits symptoms of parasite burden, such as continuous scratching, flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), or visible ticks attached to the skin.
- Three Alternative Treatment Options: Depending on your dog's lifestyle or preference for topical products, alternative treatments include:
- Bravecto Topical (Spot-On) Solution for dogs who refuse oral chews.
- NexGard or Simparica Trio (monthly oral chewables from the same isoxazoline class).
- Seresto Collars for sustained, long-term external collar protection.
- Three Potential Side Effects: While highly safe for most dogs, monitor your animal for potential adverse reactions:
- Gastrointestinal upset (temporary vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, or drooling).
- Lethargy or brief sluggishness shortly after ingestion.
- Neurological adverse reactions: Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or epilepsy, as isoxazoline-class drugs have been linked to muscle tremors, ataxia, and seizures in sensitive animals.
- Label Verification: Always verify the weight range and the expiration date on the outer packaging box before administering the chew to your dog. Safe for breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs, as well as puppies 8 weeks of age or older weighing at least 4.4 lbs (2 kg).