Current combination flea-tick-heartworm products failing to deliver? Maybe it’s time for the right combination: comprehensive protection for your patients and more revenue for your clinic.
Monthly combination flea-tick-heartworm products can’t match the duration of
or the broad coverage of
which also protects against whipworms and tapeworms.
*A caninum.
† Prevents flea eggs from hatching.
 | Ixodes scapularis— Black-legged tick |
 | Dermacentor variabilis— American dog tick |
 | Rhipicephalus sanguineus— Brown dog tick © R Gadd/SCS Ltd |
 | Haemaphysalis longicornis— Asian longhorned tick |
 | Amblyomma americanum— Lone star tick‡ |
‡ BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, brown dog tick, and Asian longhorned tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Chews also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks.
SENTINEL® SPECTRUM® Chews provides an added layer of protection against fleas if owners miss a dose because it contains lufenuron, which prevents eggs from hatching.2
With 12-week,‡ extended-duration protection, BRAVECTO® Chews can eliminate a flea infestation in a SINGLE dose!6
‡ BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, brown dog tick, and Asian longhorned tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Chews also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks.
In a study, I scapularis ticks were applied 2 days before and 21 and 28 days post dosing. Tick counts were conducted at 4-, 5-, 12-, and 24-hours post dosing and infestation.7
The BRAVECTO® Chews group was 100% tick-free at every 24-hour tick count.7
At no point in the 28-day study were all dogs in the Simparica TRIO® (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) group free from ticks.7
§ Percent live tick reduction compared to untreated controls using the geometric mean tick counts.
In a comparison study between
and Simparica TRIO® (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets), Amblyomma americanum ticks were applied 2 days before and 28 days post dosing. Tick counts were conducted at 8-, 12-, 24-, 48, and 72-hours post dosing and infestation.7
BRAVECTO® Chews starts to kill lone star ticks 3x faster.7
Efficacy was more than 3x higher at 8 hours post infestation and more than 4x higher at 12 hours post infestation in the BRAVECTO® Chews group.7
|| Statistically significant compared to the untreated controls; pairwise comparison using 2-sided tests.
¶ Statistically significant compared to Simparica TRIO; pairwise comparison using 2-sided tests.
JUST 1 DOSE OF
BRAVECTO® CHEWS
unlocks more months of protection than the competition.1‡
‡ BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, brown dog tick, and Asian longhorned tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Chews also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks.
Making the right parasiticide recommendations can provide comprehensive protection for your patients.
# Average months of parasiticide protection per patient purchased for each product over a 12-month period. Data collected from 128 veterinary practices as reflected in the Vetsource Canine Parasiticide Report, August 2022.
Pet owners using
provide an average of 6.5 months of protection, while
users provide 7.1 months. Pet owners using Simparica TRIO® are delivering fewer months of protection, an average of 5.8 months.7
The best choices for protection are ones that give both your patients and your clinic a boost. Not only do BRAVECTO® Chews and SENTINEL® SPECTRUM® Chews unlock better protection, they also provide you with revenue opportunities that open doors to better care.
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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. Fluralaner 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. For complete product information refer to https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/bravecto/chew-for-dogs.
SENTINEL® SPECTRUM® Chews (milbemycin oxime/lufenuron/praziquantel). Dogs should be tested for heartworm prior to use. Mild hypersensitivity reactions have been noted in some dogs carrying a high number of circulating microfilariae. Treatment with fewer than 6 monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention. For complete product information refer to https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/species/canine/sentinel/sentinel-spectrum-chews.
References:
- BRAVECTO® Chews. Product label. Merck Animal Health; 2022.
- SENTINEL® SPECTRUM® Chews. Product label. Merck Animal Health; 2020.
- Trichuris vulpis. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Updated June 12, 2022. Accessed April 20, 2023. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/trichuris-vulpis
- State of Pet Health® 2016 Report. Banfield Pet Hospital. April 19, 2016. Accessed June 16, 2021. https://www.banfield.com/en/about-banfield/newsroom/press-releases/2016/banfield-releases-state-of-pet-health-2016-report
- Fleas. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Updated September 19, 2017. Accessed November 15, 2022. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/fleas/
- Dryden MW, Smith V, Bennett T, et al. Efficacy of fluralaner flavored chews (Bravecto) administered to dogs against the adult cat fleas, Ctenocephalides felis felis and egg production. Parasit Vectors. 2015;8:364. doi:10.1186/s13071-015-0965-4
- Data on file. Merck Animal Health.
- Lavan R, Normile D, Husain I, Singh A, Armstrong R, Heaney K. An assessment of canine ectoparasiticide administration compliance in the USA. Parasite Vectors. 2022;15(1):32. doi:10.1186/s13071-021-05134-1
- The case for year-round flea and tick control. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Accessed October 25, 2022.
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