Bravecto is a highly effective systemic insecticide and acaricide that has revolutionized parasite control for South African dog owners. Available as both a highly palatable Chew and a convenient Spot-On, it provides a primary defense against the most common external parasites. Unlike traditional monthly treatments, a single dose of Bravecto provides up to 12 weeks (3 months) of continuous protection, ensuring your dog remains safe and your home remains flea-free.
Key Performance Features
- 12-Week Sustained Efficacy: A single treatment lasts 3 times longer than standard monthly products, significantly improving compliance and reducing the risk of a “gap” in protection.
- Rapid Kill Action: Starts killing fleas within 2 hours and ticks within 4 hours (Chew) or 8 hours (Spot-On) of administration, preventing them from laying eggs.
- Broad-Spectrum Parasite Control: Highly effective against the most common South African tick species (including the Kennel Tick and Heartwater Tick) and the “Dog Flea.”
- Mite Treatment: Clinically proven to effectively treat and control Sarcoptic mange and Demodectic mange infestations with a single application.
Ideal Applications
- Active Outdoor Dogs: Essential for dogs that frequent parks, hiking trails, or farms where questing ticks are prevalent.
- Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD): The ideal foundation for managing dogs with flea-bite hypersensitivity, as it maintains a “flea-free” environment for 90 days.
- Multi-Pet Households: Simplifies the parasite management schedule, ensuring all dogs remain protected on a synchronized quarterly cycle.
- Working & Hunting Dogs: Provides reliable, long-term protection for dogs exposed to high parasite loads in the veld.
Product Benefits
- Highly Palatable Chew: Most dogs accept the flavored chew as a treat, making administration stress-free and eliminating the need for pilling.
- Advanced Spot-On Applicator: The “Twist’n’Use” cap ensures a mess-free application directly to the skin, which is ideal for dogs that are difficult to dose orally.
- High Safety Profile: Safe for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs, as well as puppies from 8 weeks of age (weighing at least 2kg).
Pro Tip: For the Bravecto Chew, always administer it at or around the time of feeding. The presence of food in the stomach significantly enhances the absorption of the active ingredient, ensuring maximum efficacy for the full 12-week duration. If your dog is a “fussy eater,” the chew can be broken up and mixed into a small amount of wet food.
