Topical flea & tick medications can be great for your dog, but they can also be messy. Not only that, but it can be tricky to remember to apply topical flea & tick medication monthly.
But don’t underestimate the importance of flea and tick prevention. Ticks can spread debilitating diseases, and fleas can infest your home!
In Windham County, 1 in SIX dogs test positive for Lyme disease.
Lyme is transmitted by ticks, and can greatly damage your pet’s vital organs, joints & quality of life. Getting your dog vaccinated for Lyme and using tick prevention can lessen their risk of infection.
What can you do if you don’t like topical preventatives, but want to keep your dog safe from fleas & ticks?
Try Bravecto chews! These chewy treats are a prescription that prevents fleas & ticks for 3 months at a time. The chewy Bravecto treat is a pork flavor. Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital’s dogs are loving it!
What does Bravecto do?
Bravecto kills fleas, prevents flea infestations & kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick & brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. (Reference: Bravecto [prescribing information]. Summit, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2014.)
Is it safe?
Bravecto is safe for dogs that are 6 months or older and at least 4.4lbs. It is also approved for use in pregnant and nursing dogs. This is a prescription-only medication, so one of our doctors must prescribe it for your pet.
What does it cost?
Bravecto can cost you as little as $13 a month (based on July 2016 pricing)! Each chew is $52 and lasts 3 months, plus we have a coupon that will save you $25 on a year (while supplies last).
How can I order Bravecto?
You can get Bravecto at your next visit to our office, or you can order online now. (We’ll even ship it to you!)
