CHART A COURSE FOR BETTER PROTECTION

Bridge the gap that combination flea-tick-heartworm products leave behind.

Protect pets against more parasites for longer with 2 trusted brands.

Avoid shortcuts to protection

Monthly combination flea-tick-heartworm products can’t deliver the duration of BRAVECTO Chews
or the broad coverage of SENTINEL SPECTRUM Chews.

Uncovering the compliance gap

The Recommendation

Percentage of veterinarians recommending year-round protection6

The Companion Animal Parasite Council recommends year-round protection against parasites.7

The Reality

Number of months of protection purchased per year by pet owners8

Monthly combination flea-tick-heartworm products may be steering compliance in the wrong direction.

Greater compliance leads to greater protection

Get more months of flea, tick, and heartworm protection
with Bravecto Chews and SENTINEL SPECTRUM Chews.

BRAVECTO CHEWS PROVIDES EXTENDED DURATION FOR EXTENDED COMPLIANCE

JUST1DOSE of BRAVECTO Chews goes further than the competition.1‡

Monthly products: 1 month
BRAVECTO Chews: 12 weeks‡

SENTINEL SPECTRUM CHEWS PROTECTS AGAINST WHIPWORMS AND TAPEWORMS2

Whipworms infect as many as’:

1in 7 shelter dogs
sampled in the US

1in 10 dogs
presented to US veterinary
teaching hospitals

Tapeworms infect:

1in 25 dogs
according to PCR testing10§

SENTINEL SPECTRUM Chews protects against 4 species of tapeworms-more species than are covered by flea-tick-heartworm combination products.


Based on a study using PCR testing of perianal swabs from 877 dogs (589 pets, 288 shelter) from six states.

Greater compliance leads to great coverage

Important Safety Information

BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia and pruritus. In some cases, adverse events have been reported following use in breeding females. BRAVECTO Chews has not been shown to be effective for 12-weeks’ duration in puppies less than 6 months of age. BRAVECTO Chews is not effective against lone star ticks beyond 8 weeks of dosing. Indicated for dogs 6 months of age and older. BRAVECTO 1-MONTH (fluralaner) Chews: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include itching, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, elevated ALT, lethargy, and weight loss. Not effective against lone star ticks in puppies less than 6 months of age. Indicated for dogs 8 weeks of age and older. BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Dogs: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, hair loss, diarrhea, lethargy, decreased appetite, and moist dermatitis/rash. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs has not been shown to be effective for 12-weeks’ duration in puppies less than 6 months of age. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs is not effective against lone star ticks beyond 8 weeks of dosing. For topical use only. Avoid oral ingestion. Indicated for dogs 6 months of age and older. BRAVECTO QUANTUM (fluralaner for extended-release injectable suspension) for Dogs: The most commonly reported adverse reactions in a US field study included lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes and pruritus. BRAVECTO QUANTUM is not effective against lone star ticks beyond 8 months of dosing. Indicated for dogs 6 months of age and older.
 
BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Cats: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, itching, diarrhea, hair loss, decreased appetite, lethargy, and scabs/ulcerated lesions. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats is not effective against American dog ticks beyond 8 weeks of dosing. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats has not been shown to be effective for 12-weeks’ duration in kittens less than 6 months of age. The safety of BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats have not been established in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats. For topical use only. Avoid oral ingestion. Indicated for cats 6 months of age and older. BRAVECTO PLUS (fluralaner and moxidectin topical solution) for Cats: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, hair loss, itching, diarrhea, lethargy, dry skin, elevated ALT, and hypersalivation. BRAVECTO PLUS has not been shown to be effective for 2 months in kittens less than 6 months of age. Use with caution in cats that are heartworm positive. The effectiveness of BRAVECTO PLUS to prevent heartworm disease after bathing or water immersion has not been evaluated. The safety of BRAVECTO PLUS have not been established in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats. Indicated for cats 6 months of age and older.
 
All BRAVECTO products contain fluralaner, which is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Seizures have been reported in dogs receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. Neurologic adverse reactions have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders.

References

  1. BRAVECTO® Chews. Product label. Merck Animal Health; 2022.
  2. SENTINEL SPECTRUM® Chews. Product label. Merck Animal Health; 2023.
  3. Simparica TRIO®. Product label. Zoetis Inc.; 2020.
  4. NexGard® PLUS. Product label. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.; 2023.
  5. Credelio Quattroâ„¢. Product label. Elanco; 2024.
  6. Kynetec canine parasiticides brand health tracking—W4 Vets. August 8, 2023.
  7. The case for year-round flea and tick control. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Accessed September 24, 2024. https://capcvet.org/articles/the-case-for-year-round-flea-and-tick-control/
  8. Kynetec Heartworm and flea/tick category analysis—PetTrak™ MAT. June 2024.
  9. Trichuris vulpis. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Updated September 12, 2022. Accessed October 8, 2024. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/trichuris-vulpis/.
  10. Little S, Braff Duncan K, et al. Diagnosis of canine intestinal parasites: Improved detection of Dipylidium caninum infection through coproantigen testing. Vet Parisital 2023;324:110073. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2023.110073

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