BRAVEKTO - the whole truth about the "miracle pill" from ticks

Bravecto. This name, perhaps, was heard by every dog ​​lover. This type of protection against ticks, such as a tablet, has appeared on our market relatively recently, and therefore it is becoming increasingly rumored and controversial. Let's try to figure out together what Bravecto is: a lifesaver or a killer pill?

Spring and summer is the period in which dog owners are more afraid of their pets. A long stay in nature, in parks, in a country house very often brings not only positive emotions from the sun and fresh air, but also unpleasant consequences such as ticks that have sunk into the dog’s skin.

All kinds of sprays, shampoos, drops, collars are also available on the market for protective agents against them. However, veterinarians as one now recommend making their choice in favor of Bravecto.

Be sure to consult your dog's veterinarian before buying a Bravecto!

We will understand how this drug works.

Bravecto: principle of action

Bravecto is a round meat-tasting tablet. This is done so that the tail can tolerate its absorption more easily. After its use, the active substance (Fluralaner) is rapidly absorbed and spreads throughout the body. Manufacturers claim that the protection covers absolutely the entire body (even the areas most often exposed to a bite: auricles, axillary areas, neck, groin).

Bravecto DOES NOT REPEAT ticks. He begins to act at the time of the bite. That is why you still run the risk of seeing these unpleasant insects on the skin of your pet. After the tick has bitten, it absorbs a dose of the active ingredient and is paralyzed. Within about a day, he dies, dries and falls away from the body of the animal in a natural way.

The value of the tool, as the manufacturer notes, is precisely in the fact that it does not allow the saliva of the tick to infect the dog. The first just does not have time to dig into the dog.

The fact is that Ixodid ticks, which are very common in our countries, are carriers of many very dangerous infectious diseases, including Babesiosis. Infection with this disease occurs during the first two days after a bite. Symptoms include lethargy, nausea, refusal to eat, dark urine. Often a fatal outcome!

The manufacturer indicates the duration of the pill and, as a result, the protection of the pet for 12 weeks.

Bravecto: Pros and Cons

Pros of Bravecto

Duration of action (no need to worry about pet processing for a long time);

Reliability (according to the manufacturer);

A convenient form of application in the form of a delicious treat;

Affects all types of flares;

An additional fight against fleas and helminths (worms) is claimed.

Cons of Bravecto:

Price (may seem rather high);

Ingestion (many dog ​​lovers fear a negative effect on the animal’s body);

It does not scare away ticks (you will find them on the body of the pet).

These are the positive and negative moments of taking this drug by the dog, which are most often claimed by consumers. One of the most controversial is the toxicity of the pill. People are afraid that it affects the liver very much. We read quite a few reviews that said that it acted on small breeds of dogs and was completely destructive (up to cirrhosis of the liver, death).

During our meeting with a veterinarian of one of the clinics, we asked the question: "What is the best way to give a dog ticks?" The answer was categorical: “Tablet. It does not have any negative effects on the body. ” True or not, it is not completely known. Choose only for you.

On the official website of Bravecto, we found a study in which the manufacturer claims that even when taking a larger dose than expected, the dog does not carry an additional burden on the liver. Here is the link to the material: https://www.bravecto.ru/upload/doc1.pdf

Ticks are the scourge of all dog lovers. With this article, we did not try to convince you or dissuade you from buying this tablet. We just wanted to say that along with its positive aspects, there are negative ones that the manufacturer (and many veterinarians) refute. Choose, emphasize, only to you!