The reactions our pets are having from these flea/tick medications is heartbreaking! The vet sent us home from our first appointment, for our 4 month old rescue, with a "welcome bag" with a free toothbrush, a free toothpaste sample, and a free simparico trio sample. 10 days after the simparico trio our Lily began waking up 3-5 times a night with what we thought were vivid night terrors. Our vet prescribed us benedryl to help her sleep, then rimadyl in case she was in pain, then trazodone for if it was anxiety, none of which fixed the nightmares. Finally they started happening in the evening while Lily was sleeping on the couch and we could see her reaction when she woke up. We realized she had a physical response as well. Loss of balance while trying to sit up and star gazing (neck goes back and looks at the ceiling), in addition to the immense fear response crying and yelping. We immediately reached out to an emergency vet clinic (not our primary vet) and they told us to bring her in right away as she was likely suffering from complex partial seizures. 3 nights in the ICU later, after multiple attempted discharges and readmissions through the ER, Lily has finally just made it through her first night back home with us seizure-free after being put on both Keppra and Phenobarbital. We're praying Lily continues to respond positively to the medication and doesn't go back to nightly cluser seizures. During the day and when not sleeping, Lily's the most perfect, beautiful puppy. This whole thing is BEYOND heartbreaking. I need to remember to thank my vet for the "welcome bag". 😭
Man, I’ll be reading up on potential side effects for myself and constantly see wild ones even risk of death and I’ll generally shrug and take the medication but soon as I read risk of seizures for my dog I’m feeling nervous, my palms are sweaty, my heart rates up, I have a lump in my throat. I know the risk is low but I definitely care more about the wellbeing of this little furball more than I do just about anything.
Yea I gave it a go, on my 10 year old doggo. She’s fine. Happy healthy and all there. Now I get to take her on hikes without worrying about fleas and ticks. Especially helpful here in Southern California where its hot and there are many.
@@saikee2404 Sadly she passed away earlier this year due to developing osteosarcoma bone cancer. She was 12 and a half. It was heartbreaking. Unrelated to the bravecto though, that worked well for her and let us get a few more years of camping trips in without worrying about ticks and fleas. I have 2 new pups I adopted from the shelter but that hole she left behind will always be there. She was my best friend.
I used the seresto collar successfuly until one time I put a new collar on my Jack Russell and here hair around her neck started to fall out immediately. It took months to grow back. That's when I started Brave to. Brilliant. No problems.
I would be extremely curious to see a study or stats on dogs who’ve taken bravecto etc and had no shots vs dogs who have, since shots definitely load the system with toxics that also cause seizures and cancer etc.
My dog showing signs of focal seizures: air biting accompanied by chewing and paw licking, cannot settle at night. …. Breathing elevated and racing heart rate…. These symptoms getting worse on the day she gets Bravecto! Stopping it IMMEDIATELY and looking for an alternative before it gets worse.
Very sorry :( My Golden had seizures after one dose. Then his immune system crashed. He developed cancer. I highly doubt the numbers are correct for how many dogs have a bad reaction.
I took my 5 year old shiba inu who has a history of seizures to the vet for the first time in the place we recently moved to. The same day they gave me Bravecto because the fleas and ticks in my area are worse than what we were used to. The same day I gave it to my dog and less than 10 hours later he had 2 seizures within 15 minutes. The first was mild the second was severe. It lasted for around 5-6 minutes. I rushed him to the animal hospital and explained what happened and they immediately said Bravecto was probably the cause and he should never have been given it. I forgive the vet, recalling how the vet visit went I can see where the mistake was made and I’m sure no one meant to hurt my dog and I’m sure they are good people. One good thing about this particular episode was that I got more answers from the seizure than questions, which is a first. I pray that I’m right and my dog and I don’t get slapped in the face by fate but I now feel more confident that the treatments I was using for him were working (for reference he’s had 6 seizures since he was 3 and the last one before this was a year ago and I had started the new treatment) and that this seizure had a cause, so now I just have to really watch the medications that I give him and continue with the treatments. He made a full recovery after spending the night at the hospital and I really hope this comment helps any other pet owners in any way. The treatment that worked best is CBD, not that I’m a weed advocate or anything but it just worked best for my dog. Thank you for reading all the way to the end and I hope all your pets overcome their medical issues that brought you to this video!
Thank you for sharing and giving us hope that our adult cocker has a chance at recovering. He hasnt had any seizures but the tremors, neurological issues and coordination with his rear legs has left him sleeping 90% of the day and barely able to get up or walk around most of the time. We are on week 4 of the 3 month dose so we are praying he recovers after this pesticide leaves his body and runs its course.
@@richstevens5727 G_d bless you and your family. I really hope he recovers fast. From what I understand, we’re a really small percentage of people affect by this. Maybe bravecto works, just needs more restrictions. My heart and prayers are with you. If it’s problems with the nervous system then I definitely recommend finding a legitimate bottle of legal CBD for dogs and adding it to a treat ASAP! From my understanding, CBD calms the nervous system and raises the threshold for seizures and other issues. I get my bottles from a friend in Las Vegas, it’s pretty expensive but I know that the research was legal and legit. Sincerely wish you the best of luck!
@@disy96 thank you! I've considered some cbd for him but have not purchased any yet. In my experience bravecto has definitely worked. We pulled a few dead fleas off him the first day or two and about a week later there were a few more babies that must've hatched that were at the tips of his fur escaping his skin so we plucked them off and flushed them. Havent seen another since. But I'd rather bathe him in lemon juice and tea tree oil everyday than see him go through what hes experiencing currently.
I don’t trust Bravecto. We put our four year old dog on bravecto and he developed seizures. We took him off for a year, but had to try it again this past week as the ticks are very bad here. Within days, my dog was developing muscle twitches and he often shakes his head back and forth. We are hoping this passes.
@The Gathering Within Unfortunately no. We have gotten him down to one every month/month and a half but nothing has completely stopped them. He’s being in phenobarbital and now also takes zonisamide.
Bravecto has killed previously healthy dogs. One pill made my dog vomit, diarrhea.tremors and neurological damage. I used revolution in past years with no problems. If your vet recommends Bravecto or other drugs this guy is talking about. Spread the word. I wish I had known.
I'm sorry to hear also. We unknowingly allowed our vet to give this pesticide to our adult male cocker and for the past 3 weeks he has been dealing with neurological issues, tremors, some mornings he cant even get up. Cant stand steady long enough to pee without falling over, walks like hes drunk, it's so sad to see our little guy suffer when before he was extremely mobile, playful, and energetic. Now he sleeps 90% of the day and needs carried around 75% of the time cause his back legs are like jello.
@@richstevens5727 this is exactly how my german shepherd is now... And it's so extremely sad! I wish that I never gave him this crap :( this stuff is clearly NOT safe across the board..
@@sarahtara5546 Our cocker seems to get relapses every 3-4 weeks. Last week he wouldnt use his back right leg at all. Anytime he moved he held it as if it was broken or hurt. You could touch it, pinch it, move it, whatever when he was laying but when he got up to go anywhere he held it up. It has to be causing neurological problems since it apparent that it's not hurt, hes just having issues making the mind muscle connection. We're praying it fades but time will tell. He is moving around fine again but we're dreading the next episode. We gave him the 3mos dose which is supposedly time released so it makes perfect sense that once every 3-4 weeks it releases and causes problems. On a good note it appears the side effects are getting slightly less severe. Probably a result of the drug losing it potency towards the end if the 3months but its BS that it's considered acceptable by any standards regardless of how small of a percentage of animals have these reactions!
@@richstevens5727 that's wonderful that he is making improvements! I wish him a full recovery and good health plus no fleas from here on out. He has his whole life ahead of him to enjoy!
It's very expensive where I live, so I want to know for sure. Does it really last 3 months? Will it get rid of an absolutely ridiculous amount of fleas? I'm talking a sea of these things. I don't know where so many of them came from, but no amount of baths with special shampoo will get rid of them.
yes and yes, but you will continue to see adults for a month or two as the developing eggs and larvae in the environment will need to hatch out to then be killed. Using an environmental "flea bomb" can help reduce this environmental population
I pray your dog did not experience side effects like mine did. We are hoping the neurological issues hes having wars off once the drug has run its course. We are on week 4 of 12. He still can barely walk. 🙏
@@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 yes thankfully. My wife and I were just talking about this again yesterday. I was cleaning up some old photos and videos on my phone and came across the videos I took of him while he was going through it. As much as I'd love to erase those memories of watching him suffer like he did, I decided to keep the videos as proof and a reminder in case they ever need to be referenced. I remember telling my wife during all of it that she needs to mentally prepare herself for him to pass. As hard as it is to do. I stayed hopeful throughout but I've had well over a dozen dogs in my life ( 90% rescue so they havent all been puppies) and at one point 4 in total in the household and with all the typical issues one can expect from any dog this was BY FAR the worst! It was drawn out over months with relapses. We thought he was recovering 3-4 different times and due to the "slow release" every 3 weeks on the dot he'd wake up on that morning right back to where he was 3 weeks prior. Extremely lethargic, seemed very cloudy minded, confused, with almost no control over his hind legs.
I watch fleas jump on the dog bite it and then seconds later the flea is having convulsions and shaking, the rear legs are extended like they do when they die. Instantly. And it last three months ? Think about the potency of that...it’s not right. Luckily our dog has not had issues (so far).
@@frifri28 Stop being lazy and check your dog for ticks.. Lymes etc. takes atleast 48 hours for the tick to pass to the dog, so you have more than enough time
Hello, my dog has a history of epilepsy but nothing super concerning, maybe one every few month. 2 weeks ago he took Bravecto as prescribed by his vet because we noticed some fleas. He began having cluster seizures, 9 seizures in a couple of days, and had to be hospitalized to stop them. Thankfully he has not had any more in the last 3 days since he left the hospital. He’s currently on medication which he started this week and being monitored. I am certain that it was the Brevecto that caused this sudden change. Can this continue affecting him in the long rung or did his body simply have a reaction and is now calming down? Also, is there any form of detox or vitamins that can help him metabolize the Bravecto faster and remove it form his system? Any help is greatly appreciated. I don’t understand how the vet prescribed this to us knowing the dangers and pre-existing condition. Thank you!!
Unfortunately I was unable to find anything that would "detox" mine, although I really looked everywhere. With the medication and a diet change he is doing much better, he's been 6 months epilepsy free. I mostly focused on giving him good wholesome food, and anti-inflammatories like blueberries and sweet potato. Slowly he recovered. I really hope your dog is feeling better and heals soon. I am so sorry that Bravecto did this to him. Wishing you both the best!@@n0ol0o
Because it's an ingestible pesticide. If your dog is lucky enough to withstand the chemicals then yes it works but ours was not. He can barely walk now and has tremors in his back legs. Went from always being at our feet to sleeping 90% of the day because he knows he can barely stand up let alone walk around the house easily.
We have a tick problem here, our 2 dogs ar almost 4 years old both and they get bravecto when the tick season start and never had an issue with it. We often find dead dry ticks on them from bravecto. So idk,looks like for us works great, for others not
I just used this product a while ago, I checked fot reviews online and there were quite a handful of good reviews. But having heared all of this, I'm a bit worried.
Be very mindful and hesitant. My cocker took it 3 weeks ago and can still barely walk, steady himself long enough to pee, use stairs, and whimpers almost every night for what appears to be no reason. It's not worth the potential side effects no matter how minimal. There are other safer more natural methods available. We are completely distraught over not researching more before allowing our vet to administer this medication to our adult dog. 🙏
@@richstevens5727 hello, I'm sorry that something bad has happened. But I've been using this product for almost a year now. So far all(13) dogs seems to have no problem. I adjusted the gram to only 70% of the advised dosage.
@@joserizalpanton7006 thank you. I believe the majority are able to tolerate it but it's just unfortunate that some are not and either suffer until they recover perish.
@@Ckronstrom same 😭 just recently too! I only just connected the dots & went to the Vet to ask what their Protocols are for dealing with the Known Adverse Side Effects only to have them verbally assault & attack me! I was not at all prepared to receive that kind of psychological gaslighting. I kept calm given the circumstances but the owner literally called me a “crazy hippie” when I’m far from it & told me she’d “come at me”... and then later even sent me this text: I'm sorry that you needed a service dog for whatever you have gone through in your life but please note that usually when we have complaints of this nature, it is always people that need service dogs. Please speak with your therapist ASAP. What is wrong with these mentally insane people who claim they care but have absolutely no compassion! They’re just drug pushers!
@@LanaALaBonteOMG… that is absolutely horrific! Frightening that these people wear a white coat and write prescriptions…. Sounds like a lunatic! I am so sorry you had to deal with that
@@girlnextdoor369 yeah & although I cannot prove it because bullies seem to be protected these days with anonymity, the Vet Hospital owner is so vindictive she came after my Facebook & Instagram last year getting my accounts disabled! The only way I figured this out was with connecting the dots of when my lawyer sent her a letter & I was disputing the financial institution charges… She also came after my Pinterest the first of this year! That’s when I figured it out, but it already happened the first week of October. 🤦🏽♀️
I normally do natural flea control on my 11-year-old labI normally do natural flea control on my 11-year-old lab. My vet talked me into taking this brand brand of flea control said it was perfectly safe there'd be no problems. What a mistake! The diarrhea lasted Almost a week and it was round-the-clock care to keep My dog alive. My friend had a friend who is a holistic vet Dick yet who was kind enough to tell me what to do. I researched the drug after the vet gave it to my dog and found A number of dog deaths and effects. I'm giving my dog something Natural to pull the toxin out of his body. I will regret this decision of giving it to him I should have known better. I'm so angry at my vet not telling me the pros and cons. And when I did call him to tell him that the dog had diarrhea he wanted me to bring the dog back in pay for another visit and run test on the dog because he didn't believe it was the side effects And when I did call him to tell him that the dog had diarrhea he wanted me to bring the dog back in pay for another visit and run test on the dog because he didn't believe it was the side effects. It's all about the money Shameful
That does not sound good but not expected to be a result of bravecto administration. I would strongly suggest you see your vet ASAP From the data sheet: Adverse reactions Mild and transient gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhoea, vomiting, inappetence, and drooling were commonly observed in clinical trials (1.6% of treated dogs). Lethargy, muscle tremor, ataxia and convulsions have been reported very rarely in spontaneous reports. Most reported adverse reactions were self-limiting and of short duration. The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention: - very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s)) - common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated) - uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated) - rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated) - very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
Is the risk higher for a dog in kidney failure? Because I would imagine it most definitely would be. I hate not trusting the vet, and I try to be rational and not caught up in anecdotal stories, because it's true anything has the potential for side effects, but I can't help but wonder about a product that is an insecticide that is supposed to last three months being given to a dog whose kidneys are barely functioning. It's worth mentioning I believe that I can't use topical treatments like a flea collar or drops because I administer subcutaneous fluids ever other night, and that's not a good idea either. I don't want him to suffer with pests because he still has a solid quality of life despite his condition, but I also don't know if the risk is worth it. It just seems like such a harsh way to take care of the problem and I really don't want any more damage done to his kidneys when he seems like he has some time left.
You're right that some drugs are best to either avoid if there is kidney failure present, and others where the dose needs to be reduced. Bravecto is eliminated from the body in the feces and so kidney failure should not affect how it is handled by the body. I can't find anything to suggest that there is a higher risk in dogs with kidney failure but as for whetehr you should use it, I would recommend talking to your vet who will best know the condition of your dog's kidneys and the risk of the various parasites it protects against. I too would be erring on the side of caution when it comes to giving a product that lasts so long when there are likely to be equally effective alternatives available
Please don’t take the risk with these flea tablets, too many dogs have ended up seriously ill after taking them I would never risk it and especially if your dog already has health issues
While the chew and spot on are licensed for pups older than 8 weeks, I wouldn't generally recommend a long acting medication such as bravecto in young growing dogs. Mainly because as they grow they may jump into a different weight and so dose category making the treatment less reliable.
@@OurPetsHealth My puppy got checked up the other day and the doctor said that the ticks and fleas are consuming my puppy's blood and caused a skin disease. My puppy eats very well using the Beef Pro but he turned skinny instead. So after the Vet checked him, the vet said that use this Bravecto (orange color) and keep feeding him the Beef Pro after a week he will be okay. So I bought right away the Bravecto. 1st day today he didn't eat any. I wonder if its the side effect of taking the Beef Pro.
I’m new to the channel, doc. Hoping you’ll respond. I think hearing this reports of side effects, maybe I should go for topical spot on solution. Bravecto now has a topical or Spot-on version, which they advertise to be effective for 6 months for fleas and ticks. What are your thoughts on this doc, will that spot on really last 6 months even after repeated baths? Thanks
as far as side effects go then I imagine they will both be similar (and rare). As far as duration of action, if applied as directed and all instructions followed then you can be confident it will work as advertised
My dog has ear infection he’s developing a puss bubble on the low part of his ear flap his head shakes still it was prescribed a few days ago bravecto has been mentioned in a lawsuit in New Jersey that dog was found to have meningitis no way in hell I’m giving it to my pug $25 or any type of lawsuit isn’t worth my one year olds health . Tiny innocence’s is my world
Is there a single medication me out there that some humans or animals would not have a bad even fatal reaction to? Some people can't take penicillin but would you ban that. If you are giving medicine to the dog the first time why are people not giving it a third or half dosage to see how it reacts & if it has a bad reaction find an alternative or if no problem carry on using. I live in Thailand & have seen the misery & death in dogs incaused by fleas & ticks pumping the blood parasites into them. I got 7 dogs with a total weight of about 140 Kg & I cut up 2 x 40 to 56 Kg dog Bravecto tablets which should be for 80 to 112 Kg of dog & give it them so they all get a lower than recommended dose but it still works great & keeps them flea & tick free for 3 months. I also give the Ivermetcin every month but again there are breeds like collies & sheep dogs that are not tolerant. There is a tolerance test but it is not available in Thailand & there is no antidote but charcoal will absorb anything still in the stomach. First time using on a dog I give them half of the dose & have a pack of charcoal tablets ready. If OK after 4 hours I give the other half of the dose. You have to check the dog has no heart worm before you give Ivermetcin & if it has get it clear using other medications. I never had a problem giving my dogs Ivermetcin or Bravecto & find they are a great combination. Ivermetcin prevents heart worms, mange, round worms, hook worms, blood parasites & mites but not effective against fleas & ticks but Bravecto is the most effective stuff against them I ever used. Remember like people all dogs are not the same. What works for most might not work for all but those it don't work for have alternatives.
Bravectos impact will kill my dog ! Please don't take the risk with it. she had no issues before the treatment . She is now antibiotics, painkillers and steroids. Since the treatments she has suffered from lesions centimeters in depth, swelling of her joints, no growth since the treatment, eyes and ear problems. I understand this is not common and many peoples dogs are completely fine with it nor would I wish these issues on any other dog . Valuing quality if life over length is paramount so she will not suffer further but personally I will never give bravecto to another one of my dogs again!
How is she now? We are elbow deep in all this now. 3 weeks ago the vet gave our adult cocker the 3 month dosage. The next morning he appeared paralyzed. Couldnt get up. Legs barely worked. He whimpers every night now and cant even steady himself long enough to pee. It's so sad and we are so upset with ourselves for not doing more research beforehand. He was always bubbly and very mobile. Now he just looks at us when we move around the house when before he was constantly at our feet wanting to be next to us. I hope he recovers but we are nervous.
Bad reactions are a lot more common than reported. It takes time and paperwork to report and prove Bravecto was the cause of a bad reaction or death. I am very sorry about your dog.
No, don't use it at that time, and also till the pups drink milk from mother. You can use Fiproport/Fiprotic Spot-on instead. Instructions are given in the box.
I agree, it's very safe. You're a good dog owner to give your poodle good wholesome medicine like that. I know it's not cheap, and I salute you. Your poodle thanks you. ❤️🐶
@@coryc1904 If it is "very safe", how come so many deaths are occurring immediately after using the product? If not death, severe neurological problems that prevent an animal from even being able to walk? Urinate?
@@frifri28 my cavalier is 9 this year never once had fleas or ticks and I have never given him any flea treatment, our cocker spaniel picked up a couple of ticks 2 years ago and I refuse to use harsh chemicals or those awful flea tablets, I got Wildwash flea and bug repellent it’s all natural and has helped to deter ticks etc, please avoid these flea tablets, for the last 6 years I’ve seen what they do to dogs and it angers me so many vets still sell them
@@frifri28 There are so many natural products that work well. Do your research and find something that works for you. Also, look up the ingredients in these flea and tick preventions. It's not worth playing Russian roulette with your pet.
