Fleas and ticks are the archenemy of every dog owner. As well as being uncomfortable to your dog, they can carry the risk of disease, and can spread from your pet to your household. Once you have fleas or ticks, it’s hard to be sure that you’ve successfully got rid of them, so you need a treatment you can trust. Bravecto is an oral insecticide that makes treating dogs for fleas and ticks fuss free.
Do you need a vet’s prescription for Bravecto?
Bravecto without vet prescription is available. US-based pharmacies and large pet supply stores sell Bravecto both online and in physical stores. As with all medications, it is important to make sure that you’re buying from a reputable source to avoid poor quality or copycat products.
What is Bravecto?
Bravecto is an oral tablet that kills fleas and ticks. It both targets fleas and ticks that are already present on the fur, and also prevents further infestation by killing a proportion of new fleas as they arrive.
Bravecto is available in different dosages for different sized dog breeds, so it’s important to make sure that you know your pet’s weight bracket. The tablet is meat-flavored to encourage tablet-skeptical dogs to take it. Bravecto is also offered in a topical form, and a separate product is available for cats.
Is Bravecto safe?
Bravecto is FDA-approved, and is also in use in other countries, such as Australia. Therefore, if used in moderation and as directed, it should be safe for your dog to take.
As with all medications, pet owners must exercise caution: read the label, pay extra attention to side effects, and consult with a veterinarian if necessary. Bravecto’s known side effects include kidney and gastrointestinal issues, so keep an eye out for these.
How else can I keep my dog safe from fleas and ticks?
A regular de-flea treatment is essential for all dogs. In addition to this, avoid tick-infested areas, and check your dogs for pests after taking long walks through wild areas, or areas where wild animals like deer are known to live.
Be careful if ticks in your area carry Lyme’s Disease – use gloves if necessary. Know the signs and symptoms of flea infestations in dogs and act fast if your dog starts to itch – the greater the infestation, the harder it becomes to treat.
