![]() Duncan was given a rabies shot which he has had before and the Bravecto. Both went to the vet the same day and the ONLY commonality is the Bravecto (this was the first time they were prescribed and given it). Duncan died within 24 hours of being administered Bravecto and our other dog is still having issues after taking it. Lee, this is not a rumor! I am the owner of Duncan and the other affected dog. I know many vets are pushing it and it just isn’t safe and there isn’t enough info out there yetĭr. I fostered Duncan 3 yrs ago and he was such a joy. Never again will we use a chewable flea & tick med! Please Keep Patti Winter and Todd Michael in your prayers. ![]() Wish we had known this beforehand! Would have never allowed this to be prescribed, let alone given it to our dogs. At this time we are not sure he will still make it as there is no antidote for it and our research has shown that several dogs have died within 30 days due to liver and kidney failure after taking this medication. Our other dog who went to the vet at the same time and was prescribed the same flea chewable almost died on Friday from the same medicine. He was put on a new flea chewable that took his life less than 24 hours after taking it. He was only 4 years old and died after a visit to the vet. We are still grieving deeply and miss him terribly. It has been too painful for us to post on his passing. This post is in loving memory of Duncan who was taken to his heavenly home last Thursday. Pet Helpers is incredibly saddened to learn of the recent death of one of our adopted dogs. Have an experience with the product? Love it? Hate it? Weigh in below! The most common side effects reported by the company include mild and transient gastrointestinal effects (e.g., vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, farting – yes, farting) lethargy, and increased thirst.Ĭheck with your veterinarian, as it should be available in June 2014. This product may revolutionize flea and tick medication! It doesn’t contain neonicotinoids (thus, not posing a risk for any of us honeybee lovers), and can safely be given to even pregnant bitches. Down with Lyme disease and it’s deadly chronic form (Lyme nephritis, more often seen in Golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers). Studies have shown that a single dose of Bravecto can quickly, safely, and effectively kill fleas and ticks within 12 hours – this is amazing news, since it will help prevent the transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi (the spirochete that causes Lyme disease) before the tick can transmit it to a dog. Bravecto also kills Amblyomma (the lone star tick), but this only lasts for 8 weeks after dosing (due to the unique way that lone star ticks ingest their blood meals). Bravecto comes in multiple sizes for dogs (11.5 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, 1000 mg, 1400 mg) and is unique is that is quickly and effectively kills fleas and multiple tick species within 12 hours. Bravecto has been used in the EU for several months, and has been well received by the veterinary and pet owner community.īravecto comes in a pork-flavored, hydrolyzed chewable flavored soft chew it’s hydrolyzed, so can be safely given to dogs with food allergies also. The active ingredient is fluralaner, a new ectoparasiticide that belongs to the isoxazoline group (which works directly on GABA receptors in insects). The FDA just announced last Friday, May 16, 2014, that is has approved Merck Animal Health’s ( MRK: Quote) newest flea and tick chewable tablet for dogs called Bravecto. ![]() Posted by justinelee in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Uncategorized New flea/tick medication by Merck just approved: Bravecto | Dr.
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