NEW CUSTOMERS SAVE 40% W/AUTOSHIPUse code NEW40 (Up to $30 max. Exclusions apply)
SAVE AN EXTRA $5 - $20 OFFUse code PETS in cart (Exclusions apply)
Kills Fleas |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Repels Fleas |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Kills Flea eggs and Larvae |
![]() |
Bravecto also kills newly emerged fleas before they can lay eggs. | Kills fleas before they can lay eggs |
Kills Ticks |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Repels Ticks |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Kills and/or Repels Mosquitoes |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Prevents Heartworm |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Other Parasites Information |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Waterproof (shampooing once a week can reduce effectiveness) | No, wait 24 hours before shampooing | N/A | N/A |
Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets | Do not use on pregnant or nursing animals or on animals known to be sensitive to pesticide products without first consulting a veterinarian. | Safe for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs. | The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. |
How long does it take to work | 1-2 days | Starts to kill fleas in 2 hours. | NexGard kills 100% of fleas within 24 hours. |
Taste | Applied to skin | Tasty Chew | Beef-flavored chewable |
Active Ingredient(s) | Etofenprox, Piperonyl Butoxide, N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide (MGK 264®), Pyriproxyfen (Nylar®), (S)-Methoprene | Fluralaner | Afoxolaner |
RX Required |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Dosage | |||
Usage |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Video | Coming soon | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Vet Review | Coming soon | An exciting new development in the fight against fleas and ticks is the long lasting chewable tablet called Bravecto, The active ingredient fluralaner, is a very effective ectoparasiticide, which acts on the nervous system of the parasite, without affecting the dog's nervous system. When given to dogs, this product starts killing fleas within 2 hours, and ticks a short time after that. Protection will last for approximately 12 weeks for fleas, and 8-12 weeks for ticks. In fact, clinical experience has shown it to be effective in treating and controlling 4 species of ticks, many of which are involved in transmitting disease to both dogs and people. It is even safe to use in pregnant and lactating animals, as well as most pets over the age of 6 months. I would use caution in using this or any other pesticide in sick, geriatric or pets with chronic immune mediated disease. Another minor drawback is that the fleas or tick must be ingesting a blood meal or feeding on your pet before becoming effective, thus there is still a remote possibility of transfer of certain tick born illnesses on rare occasion. Unlike most topical products that can potentially be washed or bathed off, the added benefit of giving a pill minimizes pesticide exposure for human family members, as well as being effective within a very short period of time. I give this product an overall rating of a 5 with an ease of use, and efficacy a 5 as well. | Within the past year there has been an exciting development in the battle against fleas and ticks.For years, veterinarians have relied on topical medications for control of fleas and ticks, however many formulations are greasy, as well as some sensitive pets may have an allergic reaction to contact some of them. Many clients also worry about the exposure of humans to topical flea and tick pesticides. That is why the exciting new product from Merial known as Nexgard has been such a welcome addition to our flea and tick treatment and prevention options. By using a the ingredient, afoxolaner, Merial has come out with a new product that most fleas and ticks are certainly susceptible. Dogs also LOVE the soft, beef flavored chewable, even without meals. It has also been shown to be safe at up to 5 times the recommended dose.The only down side to this product is that the parasites must bite the dog to be affected, and in some cases this may take up to many hours for this to occur. However, studies as well as clinical experience with this product show that is it very effective in preventing Lyme, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This makes it essential as part of any year round parasite prevention program in our dogs. The only rare side effects I have seen are mild digestive upset. I therefore give this product an overall rating of a 4.5, with an ease of use of a 5 out of 5. |