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Hi all, I'm thinking about switching my two poodles, Vontae and Shilo, to an oral tick/flea medication like Nexgard or Bravecto. They're currently on Advantix, but I feel like its efficacy starts to wear off sooner than the 1-month period that it's supposed to last, probably because the two of them swim daily when weather allows (I would estimate we're in the water 120 days out of the year).
From my research here on PF, it seems both Nexgard and Bravecto are safe and effective, despite some of the horror stories I've read elsewhere. But I Would love to hear from more people who have used one or both of these medications long-term, in terms of their safety and effectiveness.
I assume having dogs that swim a lot would be a good reason to switch away from topical stuff like Advantix and Frontline? Vontae is a 6-year-old, 15 lb mini, and Shilo is a 18-month-old, 20 lb moyen.
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
From my research here on PF, it seems both Nexgard and Bravecto are safe and effective, despite some of the horror stories I've read elsewhere. But I Would love to hear from more people who have used one or both of these medications long-term, in terms of their safety and effectiveness.
I assume having dogs that swim a lot would be a good reason to switch away from topical stuff like Advantix and Frontline? Vontae is a 6-year-old, 15 lb mini, and Shilo is a 18-month-old, 20 lb moyen.
Thanks in advance!
Kevin