Kenora Veterinary Clinic Recommendation: Tick prevention only, additional heartworm prevention recommended. Due to an increase in Lyme ticks in the area, the KVC recommends Bravecto be given every 8 weeks, for a minimum of 3 doses (March – October). Please note that Lyme ticks are active anytime the temperature is above 0 degrees Celsius, and they remain the most active in the Fall. An examination with a Veterinarian is required every 2 years to continue dispensing this product. DESCRIPTION: Bravecto uses Fluralaner to prevent flea infestations, kill ticks and fleas for 12 weeks (Lone Star ticks for an 8-week period), and provide long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks. It is the longest-acting FDA-approved option available. Key Benefits: Bravecto reaches the tissue beneath a dog's skin quickly. When a flea or tick feeds on a treated dog, they will die as a result of Bravecto ingestion. Formulated For: For dogs 6 months or older Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product. Start treating your pet during any part of the year and maintain treatment throughout the year with no interruptions. Administer with food. Upon Amblyomma Americanum tick exposure, administer at 8-week intervals. The minimum recommended dosage rate is 11.4 mg per pound of body weight. Orally dose at 12-week intervals. What Results Can I Expect? Features of Bravecto: Kills Lone Star Ticks for up to 8 weeks and Black-Legged (Deer), Brown Dog, and American Dog Ticks for up to 12 weeks Protects dogs for a full year in just 4 easy doses - no monthly doses required Turns back the clock on flea and tick protection in just one dose, preventing and treating fleas and ticks for nearly 3 months Offers a safe formula, which doesn't require post-treatment isolation of the treated dog from children or other pets Mess-free, delicious, and chewable tablets are a treat for dogs Long-lasting, fast-acting, and potent What Form Does Medication Come In? Chewable Tablet Possible Side Effects: Potential adverse reactions include: Flatulence, Lethargy, Excessive Thirst, Decreased Appetite, Vomiting and Diarrhea Precautions: Not for use in humans. Never administer to a puppy weighing less than 4.4 pounds or under the age of 6 months. Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool/dry place between 15 degrees C and 30 degrees C (59 degrees F and 86 degrees F).