What are the differences between Bravecto and Trifexis
Trifexis not only kills fleas, but also prevents heartworm and controls whipworm, hookworm, and roundworm infections. Trifexis combines both internal and external protection to provide this protection. The combination of Spinosad and Milbemycin Oxime accomplishes this in a once a month chewable. Bravecto is also administered orally but only protects against fleas. While Bravecto doesnt prevent heartworm, it does kill flea eggs and larvae which can help break the flea cycle quicker than Trifexis.
Bravecto only needs to be given to your dog once every 12 weeks whereas Trifexis will need to be given monthly. Bravecto shouldnt be administered to dogs and puppies younger than 6 months. Trifexis can be safely administered at 8 weeks as long as the puppy weighs at least 5 pounds.
Bravecto uses Fluralaner and begins to kill fleas in as little as 2 hours. Bravecto kills many types of ticks including the lone star tick for 8 weeks. Spinosad, the primary ingredient in Trifexis, begins to work in 30 minutes and is proven to kill 100% of all biting fleas.
Both products are safe for dogs when following directions. However, unlike Bravecto, Trifexis has not yet been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. It is recommended to test your dog for heartworm before starting Trifexis.
Trifexis is not available for cats. However, Bravecto is available as a topical treatment – which provides an added benefit of being able to repel fleas and ticks.
Both Trifexis and Bravecto will require a prescription from your vet before you can buy online. Your vet should be able to answer any questions related to side effects, precautions, or special care for your dog.
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Bravecto (oral chew) kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks and also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks. (give the medications on separate days).
Your pets can contract tapeworms when they accidentally ingest a flea while grooming themselves or chewing an itchy area. Due to our mild climate, year-round flea prevention is recommended. It is important not to let fleas get established in your house.Ticks can also infest a home and one engorged tick can release 7,000 eggs. Tick populations are increasing nationwide. Many serious diseases have been discovered that can be transmitted to pets and people including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tick Paralysis, Babesiosis, Borrelia, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Colorado Tick Fever, Powassan disease, Rickettiosis, Southern Tick Associated Rash Illness, Tickborne Relapsing Fever, Tularemia, Lyme disease (a new Lyme disease has been discovered in Michigan) and Bartonella.
Revolution Plus has been approved for kittens over 8 weeks of age and weighing over 2.8 pounds. It is not approved in breeding, pregnant or lactating cats. Your veterinarian will use caution with cats with a history of neurologic disorders. Revolution Plus can be administered in conjunction with numerous cat medications and may be given to cats with adult heartworm infection. While there was a low incidence of side effects in clinical trials (drowsiness, temporary loss of appetite, hair loss at the application site, lethargy) it’s important to report to your veterinarian any unusual signs or activity in your cat or kitten after applying the product. To learn more about Revolution Plus, please visit: https://www.revolutionplus.com/faq.aspx
For example, approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are diagnosed in the US yearly but it is estimated that the actual incidence is 300,000 (difficult to diagnose & difficult to treat). Comprehensive tick control is important for both you and your pet. It is time to take steps to prevent fleas and ticks. We often see fleas and ticks on our patients even in the winter. It is important to start your pet on tick prevention now. We have a detailed article on the products listed below, which you can reference by clicking the links at the end of this article. Below is a very simple write up on how to prevent fleas and ticks.
Is it safe to give Bravecto and Heartgard together?
Bravecto treats and prevents fleas and ticks whereas Heartgard Plus prevents heartworm. If you’re not using a product that treats all parasites, then combining these two products is a great option. … You should consult with your vet about starting your dog on both Bravecto and Heartgard.