FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bravecto Chew is available from veterinarians and leading pet retailers.

Bravecto Chew provides long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks on dogs with just one dose*

For flea and tick protection give Bravecto Chew every 3 months. That is only 4 times a year!

After a single treatment Bravecto Chew is effective against ear mite, demodex mite and sarcoptic mange. Bravecto chew indirectly reduces tapeworm transmission from infected fleas to susceptible dogs by effective flea control.

Bravecto is a light to dark brown chew with a smooth or slightly rough surface and circular shape. Some marbling, speckles or both may be visible.

There is no reason to stop touching your dog when treating with Bravecto Chew.

Yes, Bravecto Chew may be used all year-round – that is only four doses a yes! Fleas can be a year-round problem and can exist both indoors and outdoors. When attached, cattle ticks can cause skin irritation to dogs. Warm, moist conditions are favourable for the cattle tick reproductive cycle, and in the warmer parts of NZ two generations can be produced annually.

It is always best to discuss all your dog’s treatments with your veterinarian as they are your pet’s health care expert.

Bravecto Chews are flavoured with a hydrolysed pork protein so they are suitable for most dogs. Check with your veterinarian before use if your dog has a food allergy.

Bravecto Chew is available in single dose packs for dogs ranging from 2 kg to 56 kg. One dose of Bravecto Chew provides 3 months protection against fleas and cattle ticks.

Bravecto Chew may be used in puppies from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least ≥ 2 kg body weight. Puppies should be weighed regularly. Fast growing puppies that outgrow the initial weight band during the treatment interval may be retreated at 2-monthly intervals.

For dogs above 56 kg body weight, use a combination of two chews that most closely matches the body weight.

The active ingredient, fluralaner is absorbed into the dog’s blood and tissue fluids. Fleas and ticks are killed when they feed from the Bravecto-treated pet, as they take up a blood meal containing fluralaner.

No, Bravecto Chew is not approved for use in cats. Bravecto Spot-on for Cats and Bravecto Plus are registered for cats.

Bathing, shampooing or swimming should not affect how well Bravecto Chew works. Coat length and grooming or brushing also have no impact on its efficacy.

Bravecto Chew can be given to your dog any time of the day; however it is recommended that you administer the chew at or around time of feeding.

Yes. Directly after treatment, Bravecto Chew kills 99% of fleas on the dog within 8 hours and 100% within 12 hours.

Yes. Bravecto kills newly emerged fleas before they lay eggs and breaks the flea life cycle.

Yes. Bravecto Chew may be used in breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs.

It is not necessary to use additional insecticides to control flea stages in the environment. In most cases juvenile life stages (eggs, larvae, pupae) present in the environment will mature to adult fleas over approximately 3 months. As they mature, the new adult fleas are killed before they lay eggs when they feed from a treated pet. Therefore, with just one dose of Bravecto Chew, all flea life stages in the home environment should be eliminated.

Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs is available from veterinarians and leading pet retailers.

Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs provides long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks on dogs with just one dose*.

For flea protection administer Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs every 6 months. That is only twice a year!

Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs also treats ear mites, demodex mites and sarcoptes mites with just one dose and indirectly reduces flea tapeworm infestations by effective flea control.

*Refer to product label for full claim details.

Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs comes in a clever TWIST´N´USE tube with a non-removable cap, it is simple and convenient to apply:

No. The cap is not designed or intended to be removed. Twist the cap one full turn until you feel the seal break and then invert the pipette to express the product.

No. Opening the cap breaks an internal seal that cannot be closed by turning the cap back. Once the pipette is opened, the pet should be treated as soon as possible. Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs will begin to evaporate after opening.

Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs is available in single dose packs across five weight bands ranging from 2 – 56 kg. One dose provides 6 months protection against fleas.

Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs may be used in puppies from 8 weeks of age and weighing ≥ 2 kg body weight. Puppies should be weighed regularly. Fast growing puppies may outgrow the initial weight band so speak to your veterinarian about adapting the treatment interval.

For dogs above 56 kg body weight, use a combination of two tubes that most closely matches the body weight.

The reason Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs lasts longer is not due to the dose, since the dose in Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs and Bravecto Chew are the same strenght. Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs has a unique formulation which leads to differences in absorption when Bravecto is applied onto the skin compared to when it is administered by mouth. It is this difference that accounts for the extended duration.

You should wait until the application area is dry before touching the area.

While the product should be dry sooner, it is not recommended to wash or allow the dog to become immersed or swim in water within 3 days after treatment.

It is always best to discuss all of your dog’s treatments with your veterinarian as they are your dog’s health care expert.

The active ingredient, fluralaner is absorbed into the dog’s blood and tissue fluids. Fleas are killed when they feed from the Bravecto-treated pet, as they take up a blood meal containing fluralaner. Newly emerged fleas on a dog are killed before viable eggs are produced.

Yes – if the animal is infested with fleas at the time of treatment, adult fleas on the animal are killed rapidly and no viable flea eggs are produced. The majority of a flea population exists as immature stages (eggs, larvae and pupae) in the environment. An environmental infestation may persist for some weeks after initial treatment due to the development of immature stages and the emergence of adult fleas from the environment. As adult fleas emerge and contact treated animals, they will be killed.

Yes. Due to the way Bravecto works, dead attached ticks can be still seen on dogs following treatment. Dead ticks can be easily removed as opposed to live ticks which take some force to dislodge from the skin of the dog. In tick season daily searching for and removal of any ticks found is recommended. 

Yes, Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs may be used all year-round – that is only two doses a year for fleas! Fleas can be a year-round problem and can exist both indoors and outdoors.

No. Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs kills fleas and prevents new flea infestations for 6 months. As the majority of a flea population developing in the environment will emerge as adult fleas over this time, Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs will effectively control the entire flea population.

Yes. Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs is approved for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs.

When fleas are in the process of dying their movements become uncoordinated. This may cause a skin sensation which can result in increased scratching of the dog. However, this phenomenon is quickly resolved once the fleas are dead.

Fleas can continually re-infest treated dogs – either from juvenile flea life stages that have just matured to adults in the household or from fleas that jump onto the pet when outside or visiting other homes. Bravecto will kill these fleas before they are able to lay viable eggs, breaking the flea life cycle. Also, as fleas die, they can move from the skin surface where they feed, to the tips of the hairs in the coat, making them more visible to the human eye.

Bravecto Plus is available from veterinarians and leading pet retailers.

Bravecto Plus provides cats with long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks, with just one dose.*

For flea and tick protection administer Bravecto Plus every 3 months.

Bravecto Plus also treats ear mites, roundworm and lungworm and can be used as part of treatment strategy for control of flea allergy dermatitis.

*Refer to product label for full claim details.

Bravecto Plus is available in single dose packs, across three weight bands ranging from 1.2 – 12.5 kg. For cats above 12.5 kg body weight, use a combination of two tubes that most closely matches the body weight.

Bravecto Plus for Cats can be administered to cats as early as 9 weeks of age. Cats should weigh at least 1.2 kg.

Bravecto Plus comes in a clever TWIST´N´USE tube with a non-removable cap, it is simple and convenient to apply:

It is important to apply Bravecto Plus to the skin on the back of the head, as per the diagram. Do not use directly on any skin lesions. As cats are fastidious groomers, applying to this location is important to prevent your cat from licking the wet application site. To make application easier, have your cat standing during application. It may be helpful to have someone else gently hold your cat or have your cat lying on its stomach while you apply Bravecto Plus. If your cat is larger than 6.25 kg we recommend applying the product in two spots. If multiple cats are treated and may mutually groom, it is recommended that cats are separated while product dries.

No. The cap is not designed or intended to be removed. Twist the cap one full turn until you feel the seal break and then invert the pipette to express the product.

No. Opening the cap breaks an internal seal that cannot be closed by turning the cap back. Once the pipette is opened, the pet should be treated as soon as possible. Bravecto Plus will begin to evaporate after opening.

The active ingredient, fluralaner is absorbed into the cats blood and tissue fluids. Fleas and ticks are killed when they feed from the Bravecto-treated pet, as they take up a blood meal containing fluralaner. Bravecto Plus provides immediate and persistent tick and flea killing activity for 3 months.

Yes – lungworm can reside in the lungs of infected cats. Eggs develop to larvae and migrate up the windpipe and are swallowed to be excreted in the faeces. Reinfection of the cat occurs by the ingestion of the intermediate hosts, snails and slugs. Cats may also become infected by the ingestion of mice and birds. Some infected cats will not show any signs and in moderate infections it may induce coughing and anorexia. Severe infections can be associated with coughing, breathing difficulties and in some cases may be fatal.

Yes – Capillaria inhabit the upper airways of infected cats. Eggs migrate to the mucosal surface therefore when the cat coughs, swallows or excretes the eggs in the faeces, reinfection may occur either directly, or via ingestion. Symptoms are seldom severe but coughing and wheezing may occur.

Roundworms, or nematodes, are important internal parasites of cats. They are common, particularly in young cats and kittens, where clinical signs are most likely. Long and cylindrically shaped, the common roundworm species are found in the gastrointestinal or respiratory tracts and kittens and cats can show a pot-bellied appearance, failure to thrive, intermittent diarrhoea, vomiting and coughing. Some species of roundworms can also infect people, so treatment is important, particularly where cats are in contact with children and pregnant women.

Ear mites infest the external ear, causing inflammation of the ear canal. It is commonly seen in cats. The infested cat may shake its head and scratch its ear(s). The external ear may be inflamed and the ear drum can tear. Just one dose of Bravecto Plus clears ear mite infestations within 28 days. All cats that have contact with infested cats should also be treated. If mite infestation reoccurs, consult with a veterinarian.

Yes, Bravecto Plus may be used all year-round – that is just 4 doses per year for fleas and ticks! Fleas can be a year-round problem and can exist both indoors and outdoors. When attached, cattle ticks can cause skin irritation to dogs. Warm, moist conditions are favourable for the cattle tick reproductive cycle, and in the warmer parts of NZ two generations can be produced annually.

The safety of Bravecto Plus has not been established during breeding, pregnancy or lactation.

Bravecto Spot-on for Cats is available from veterinarians and leading pet retailers.

Bravecto Spot-on for Cats provides long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks.

For flea and tick protection administer Bravecto Spot-on for Cats every 3 months. That is only four times a year!

Bravecto Spot-on for Cats also treats ear mites and is part of a treatment strategy for the control of flea allergy dermatitis.

*Refer to product label for full claim details.

Bravecto Spot-on for Cats is available in single dose packs across three weight bands, ranging from 1.2 kg to 12.5 kg. One dose provides 3 months protection against fleas and ticks.

Bravecto Spot-on for Cats comes in a clever TWIST´N´USE tube with a non-removable cap, it is simple and convenient to apply:

It is important to apply Bravecto Spot-on for Cats to the skin on the back of the head, as per the diagram. Do not use directly on any skin lesions. As cats are fastidious groomers, applying to this location is important to prevent your cat from licking the wet application site. To make application easier, have your cat standing during application. It may be helpful to have someone else gently hold your cat or have your cat lying on its stomach while you apply Bravecto Spot-on for Cats. If your cat is larger than 6.25 kg we recommend applying the product in two spots. If multiple cats are treated and may mutually groom, it is recommended that cats are separated while product dries.

No. The cap is not designed or intended to be removed. Twist the cap one full turn until you feel the seal break and then invert the pipette to express the product.

No. Opening the cap breaks an internal seal that cannot be closed by turning the cap back. Once the pipette is opened, the pet should be treated as soon as possible. Bravecto Spot-on for Cats will begin to evaporate after opening.

Bravecto Spot-on for Cats can be administered to cats as early as 9 weeks of age. Cats should weigh at least 1.2 kg.

For cats above 12.5 kg body weight, use a combination of two tubes that most closely matches the body weight.

You should wait until the application area is dry before touching the area.

It is always best to discuss all your cat’s treatments with your veterinarian as they are your cat’s health care expert.

The active ingredient, fluralaner is absorbed into the cat’s blood and tissue fluids. Fleas and ticks are killed when they feed from the Bravecto-treated pet, as they take up a blood meal containing fluralaner. Bravecto Spot-on for Cats provides immediate and persistent tick and flea killing activity for 3 months.

No. Bravecto Spot-on for Cats kills fleas and prevents new flea infestations for 3 months. As the majority of a flea population developing in the environment will emerge as adult fleas over this time, Bravecto will effectively control the flea infestation.

The safety of Bravecto Spot-on for Cats has not been established during breeding, pregnancy or lactation.

Fleas can continually re-infest treated cats – either from juvenile flea life stages that have just matured to adults in the household or from fleas that jump onto the pet when outside or visiting other homes. Bravecto Spot-on for Cats will kill these fleas before they are able to lay viable eggs, breaking the flea life cycle. Also, as fleas die, they can move from the skin surface where they feed, to the tips of the hairs in the coat, making them more visible to the human eye.