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Bravecto 1-Month Chew for Dogs is a prescription oral flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health that delivers a full month of protection in a single flavored chew. Its active ingredient, fluralaner, kills fleas and ticks in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older weighing at least 4.4 lb, making it the Bravecto option that can start youngest.
Key facts
- Active ingredient: fluralaner, an isoxazoline-class parasiticide
- Species: dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, 4.4 lb and up
- Available strengths: 45 mg (4.4–9.9 lb), 100 mg (9.9–22 lb), 200 mg (22–44 lb), and 400 mg (44–88 lb) chews
- Form: flavored chew given once monthly with food
- Protects against: fleas plus black-legged (deer) ticks, American dog ticks, brown dog ticks, and lone star ticks
- Prescription: required — dispensed with veterinarian authorization
How to use
Give one chew orally once a month, with food to ensure proper absorption. Your veterinarian selects the strength that matches your dog's weight band; dogs over 88 lb receive an appropriate combination of chews. Make sure the entire dose is consumed, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Safety information
Fluralaner is a member of the isoxazoline class, which has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures — even in dogs without a prior history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. The most common side effects include itching, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, elevated ALT, lethargy, and weight loss. Bravecto 1-Month is not effective against lone star ticks (A. americanum) in puppies less than 6 months of age.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bravecto 1-Month last?
Each chew protects for one month. If you prefer fewer doses per year, the original Bravecto Chews provide up to 12 weeks of coverage from a single chew.
What is the difference between Bravecto and NexGard?
Both are prescription isoxazoline flea-and-tick chews. NexGard (afoxolaner) is dosed monthly, while the Bravecto line offers this monthly chew for puppies 8 weeks and older plus a 12-week chew for dogs 6 months and older.
Is Bravecto safe for dogs with a history of seizures?
Use with caution. Isoxazoline-class drugs, including fluralaner, have been associated with tremors, ataxia, and seizures; discuss your dog's neurologic history with your veterinarian before starting.
Is a prescription required?
Yes. Bravecto 1-Month is a prescription medication and requires authorization from a veterinarian who has examined your dog within the past 12 months.
Where can I buy Bravecto 1-Month Chews?
You can order through our Vetcove pharmacy store, with autoship savings available.
Related products: Bravecto Chews (12-week) for Dogs and NexGard Chewables for Dogs.