As responsible dog owners, we all want to ensure that our dogs are protected from irritating fleas, bush ticks and life-threatening paralysis ticks. Most products on the market only last for a month, which can mean trying to persuade your dog to swallow a tablet every month for the rest of its life.
It can be a struggle to get dogs to take tablets consistently. Many of us have been there: resorting to crushing their tablets and hiding them in tasty foods only to find your dog has spat part of it out on the ground later.
Frustrating!
Bravecto Quantum Benefits
Bravecto Quantum, a once-yearly injection, avoids this struggle. This injection can be administered to dogs from 6 months of age onwards to provide year-round, convenient flea and tick protection.
When combined with the yearly heartworm protection injection (Proheart) you can have peace of mind knowing that your dog is protected for the year against parasites that have the potential to cause severe, life-threatening illness.
The Dangers of Fleas & Ticks to You and Your Dogs
Of the different types of tick species in Australia, brown dog tick and paralysis ticks are 2 of the most dangerous as they can transmit serious infections, cause paralysis that can be fatal if it affects the respiratory muscles, and can even play a role in transmitting pathogens that threaten human health like Q fever.
They are both known to feed on dogs and thrive in various temperatures, making year-round protection essential. Fleas are the most common external parasite found on dogs and can cause severe itching in both your dog and human family members. Once fleas are established in a household, eliminating them can be challenging.
What is in Bravecto Quantum?
The ingredient in Bravecto Quantum is fluralaner, which has been safely prescribed by vets to protect dogs from fleas from ticks since 2014 as a spot-on formulation on the back of the neck or in chews. It can safely be administered with other commonly used medications and vaccinations.
So, if you want headache-free, year-round flea and tick protection for your dog, book them in for an annual Bravecto Quantum injection and avoid the hassle of monthly tablets.
Cue thank-you licks from your furry friend!
To talk to a supportive vet about your dog’s needs, as well as preventative tick and flea treatment, please get in touch with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bravecto Quantum is a once-yearly injection conveniently administered by your veterinarian to your dog to provide continuous protection against fleas and ticks.
Bravecto Quantum lasts a whole year with just a single injection.
Ticks already on dogs prior to applying BRAVECTO Quantum will not be killed immediately after injection and should be removed. Treatment for paralysis ticks should still be sought.
BRAVECTO Quantum takes 3 days to exert its full effect for ticks, so it should be applied at least 3 days before the dog is exposed to ticks. If administered at the same time yearly continuous protection will be provided.
A single BRAVECTO Quantum injection will control flea infestations on the dog within 2 days of treatment. From Day 6, newly emerged adult fleas are killed before they lay eggs, for a full year.
BRAVECTO Quantum takes 3 days to exert its full effect for ticks, so it should be applied at least 3 days before the dog is exposed to paralysis ticks. Ticks already on dogs prior to applying BRAVECTO Quantum will not be killed immediately after injection and should be removed. Treatment for paralysis ticks should still be sought.
For paralysis tick control it is also recommended that the product (as with all other tick control products) be used in conjunction with daily searching for, and removal of any ticks found, as the risk of tick paralysis cannot be entirely eliminated. Your veterinarian can give you advice on tick searching and removal techniques.
Bravecto Quantum is suitable for administration to dogs and puppies from six months of age onwards. There are no known contraindications to giving the product to senior dogs and is part of a yearly wellness plan for many senior patients.
Dogs should be at least 6 months old to start Bravecto Quantum. Prior to that Bravecto 1-Month Chews can be used to provide continuous protection against fleas and ticks.
Bravecto Quantum is a yearly injection that must be administered by your veterinarian. It can be given at the same time as visits for vaccinations or heartworm protection injections.
Bravecto Quantum is administered in an injectable form so there are no concerns with showering or washing your pet immediately after administration.
