Itching. Scratching. Biting. Itching again.

I took his collar off because it was jingling all night and keeping everyone awake. My poor dog was biting up his skin and fur and I finally had to put a cone on him while I tried to solve this issue.

• Problem 1: Itchy dog with fleas
• Problem 2: Flea collars, topical flea medicine, natural flea sprays, and flea washes DO NOT WORK on my dog.
• Problem 3: Max is allergic to fleas. One bite and he gets a raised red rash all over his belly and under his legs with uncontrollable itching and biting.

So, what is a dog mom to do when she feels she’s tried everything? My poor dog was suffering no matter how I tried to keep fleas at bay and I was so sick of his constant biting and scratching.

Have you heard of the flea “pill”?

My veterinarian told me about a fast acting chewable flea prevention that gets rid of fleas and ticks on dogs and works for many dogs when topical flea medications do not.

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She told me to give BRAVECTO® (Fluralaner) a try.

What is BRAVECTO?

BRAVECTO is a tasty chew for dogs 6 months or older that protects from fleas and ticks for up to 12 weeks*. It starts working in 2 hours and kills 100% of fleas within 12 hours! It’s FDA approved and only available through your veterinary clinic.

I’m thrilled that it kills ticks as well as fleas. I hate ticks! They give me the willies and my late dog died from kidney failure after a tick bite. I never want that fate for any dog again.

BRAVECTO kills:

• black-legged tick
• American dog tick
• brown tick
• and lone star ticks (8 weeks).

*Go to Bravecto.com for full prescribing information.

Fleas are the most common parasite on dogs and cats and can carry serious diseases.

The flea life cycle is long and remembering a monthly dose can leave gaps where fleas can quickly re-infest. I love that BRAVECTO lasts longer so I really only have to remember it 4 times a year. I simply write it on my calendar each time I give a dose and mark the next date I’ll need to give him his next chew. Everyone has been sleeping better now that Max is flea free!

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What is your biggest issue with your dog? Have you had a hard time with flea control as well?