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Flea and tick - chews vs spot ons


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My vet put my dog on Bravecto, the 3 monthly chew one.  He doesn't particularly like chewing it.

 

I was at the pet store today and I noticed the six monthly spot on.  I thought maybe this would work better with him. 

 

Any one have any recommendations about this?  How effective are the the spot ons? 

 

Thanks

 

 

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What's the active ingredient? Some spot ons work better than others.  My dogs have had had horrible reactions to synthetic pyrethiods. Seizures etc.  I've never seen a spot on advertised for more than a month. 

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42 minutes ago, sandgrubber said:

What's the active ingredient? Some spot ons work better than others.  My dogs have had had horrible reactions to synthetic pyrethiods. Seizures etc.  I've never seen a spot on advertised for more than a month. 

I saw it at the vets last week

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3 hours ago, jemappelle said:

Which one is the 6 monthly spot on as I've never heard of it.  I have used Advantix with good results but it needs fortnightly application for paralysis ticks.  I use Nexgard now and haven't had any problems.

 

Just a heads up, unless it's changed, Advantix is toxic to cats.  I used to use it if I was going into tick country .. but I had to wait until after I'd left home because of the cat.  I think there's a 2 day period to keep out of water after applying too.

 

Last time I went North, I used Nexgard  (vets' choice) .. with no problems .. but it was only for a short time.   My guys have no problems taking stuff, fortunately.

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