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Bravecto

Post by mtlhdr » Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:34 am

Any body using (or prescribing) Bravecto for fleas and ticks? Opinions? Experience? Thanks.

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Re: Bravecto

Post by luvthemud » Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:05 pm

Watching this thread closely. Here is an interesting study I found while doing some research a little while ago. The study seems to back up the manufacturers claims.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24593931

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Post by gsp1985gj » Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:14 am

We have used it on our dogs for about a year, have not had any issues and are very happy with the product. Seems to work very well, this summer saw one tick on the dogs and it was crawling around not attached. Had dogs in catskill area of NY and Ithaca, NY both big tick hot spots, so very happy with the results. Also its a chewable so very nice to not have to put the topical stuff on the dogs and then worry about it getting over your house. Finally its very convenient to only have to give once every three months. Hope that helps

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Re: Bravecto

Post by DudeRN » Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:15 pm

my vet was recommending it. one of the other vets in the practice gave in a trial run with his hunting dogs in the fall, and had very good results. I am planning to start my dog on this in the spring.

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Re: Bravecto

Post by DudeRN » Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:21 pm

this study demonstrates how well Bravecto kills ticks -- almost 100 percent in 12 hours.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25406442

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Re: Bravecto

Post by setterpoint » Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:41 pm

never herd of it.. what is it.. is it powder or liq I would like to know more

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Re: Bravecto

Post by mtlhdr » Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:05 pm

never herd of it.. what is it.. is it powder or liq I would like to know more
It's a new chewable flea and tick preventative that supposedly lasts 12 weeks. I really like what I've read and heard so far. My only worry is that it's relatively new, although it's been available in Europe for longer. My vet has it for ~$50 per dose and I've seen it online for about $40.

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Post by WindfallFarmES » Sun May 17, 2015 4:51 pm

I just gave Bravecto to all 5 of my setters on May 1. Only one had mild vomiting and diarrhea for less than 24 hrs. after eating the chewable. So far I have only pulled 2 dead ticks off of two of the dogs. I paid $50. per chewable from the vet, will be worth it if they last the full 12 weeks, hate those topical treatments. Only 3 weeks into it but will see if it lasts the full 12 weeks...

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Re: Bravecto

Post by mtlhdr » Sat Sep 12, 2015 5:49 pm

Thought I'd bump this thread to hear more Bravecto testimonials if any.

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Post by Brazosvalleyvizslas » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:27 pm

I treat each dog for $3.25 per 6 weeks, live in S.E Texas and haven't even seen a flea or tick for many years now. Bravecto seems too expensive for what you get from it. I'm not knocking it but until I see the cost effectiveness, I wont be trying it anytime soon.

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Re: Bravecto

Post by art hubbard » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:24 am

Is Bravecto a prescription drug only from your vet, or can you buy it on line?

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Post by Brazosvalleyvizslas » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:17 am

art hubbard wrote:Is Bravecto a prescription drug only from your vet, or can you buy it on line?
Prescription only from what I have seen. That is part of the reason for the inflated expense.

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