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#2119066 - 02/22/17 01:16 PM
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Has anyone here used Bravecto for their dogs (flea medication) and had any ill effects? One of our dogs now has extremely high liver enzymes and kidney issues - and we used Bravecto about 4 weeks ago. It may not be related - don't know since we didn't do blood work before, but took her in to the vet on Monday for a routine teeth cleaning (she'll be 8 next month) and we did post operative blood work and it was really bad. She's now on 4 different medications (she had a heart murmur, too) and we're very concerned. I've been looking at Bravecto on-line and have seen many people say it killed their dogs.
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#2119095 - 02/22/17 03:45 PM
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Truff - I will not use it again. I haven't told my husband about this - he will be furious. Hopefully the medication helps her. She goes back in two weeks for more blood work; however you wouldn't know she has any issues - still has playful, happy and sweet as ever. Now I'm also concerned about the other two. No one is acting sick. I also plan on making sure my vet (who we really like) is aware of these issues.
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#2119133 - 02/22/17 06:51 PM
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We had done a lot of research on what to use for flea and tick prevention for Cooper and chose Sorresto. We didn't like what we had read about Bravecto, but we have no first hand knowledge about it.
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#2119136 - 02/22/17 06:58 PM
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We use Sorresto for our dog, and Revolution for our cat and thankfully have not had any issues. Good luck Skittles, it's tough, you were only trying to do what was best.
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#2119145 - 02/22/17 07:29 PM
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Yes, I was. She doesn't act like she's feeling badly at all so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that her numbers will improve with time and medication. When the vet's office called me today to check on her I told the young lady that I had some some research on Bravecto and didn't like what I was reading and concerned that might have caused the issues.
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#2119302 - 02/23/17 06:58 PM
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Perhaps they will suggest a period of Science Diet KD (for kidney's) food to help.
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#2119868 - 02/28/17 08:13 PM
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Late to the party, but our two have been on Bravecto for over a year and we've actually had really good luck with it! It's done much better with ticks than our previous topical treatment.
I do recall that it's not generally recommended for smaller dog breeds, but our vet uses it for his four (all retriever size or larger). Hopefully she's bounced back by now!
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#2119890 - 02/28/17 08:47 PM
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Not yet; however I don't really think the heart murmur was caused by the Bravecto - just the liver issues. She's supposed to have blood work again next week. She's still not eating well sometimes and we can't get all of the medication in her, but we (meaning my husband since we live in separate states for a little while longer) can get some into her.
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#2120006 - 03/01/17 03:19 PM
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Skittles, have you tried mixing food in with some liverwurst? We use that as a secret to get down medications for the dogs/cats. it's pungent enough that they like the taste which also masks meds.
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#2120017 - 03/01/17 03:49 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions and I'll keep this in mind. Bill said as soon as she tastes the pill in her food she stops eating. I'll let him know your thoughts.
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#2120018 - 03/01/17 03:54 PM
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I put pills (whole, if they aren't too huge) into mini peanut butter sandwiches for my dogs. I use one slice of bread, slather it in PB, hide the pill in one corner, then fold it in half and cut it into 1/3s. I give them a 'blank' piece first, just to get the feeding frenzy started, then the loaded one, then the last blank. I've used this trick for everything from antibiotic pills (which are fairly large) to paste dewormers and so far have yet to see it fail.
I hope she recovers soon, Skittles!
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#2120024 - 03/01/17 04:12 PM
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I just use a half slice of flat cheese folder over the enemy and **gulp** it's GONE
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#2120029 - 03/01/17 04:31 PM
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I just use a half slice of flat cheese folder over the enemy and **gulp** it's GONE I do that ^^ a lot, too, but sometimes the little buggers manage to separate the larger pills from the cheese.
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#2120032 - 03/01/17 04:36 PM
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Bill said as soon as she tastes the pill in her food she stops eating. Yup...and then the dog is leery about eating her meal the next time and it becomes a vicious cycle. I wouldn't like meds mixed in my dinner either. You need to know the animal is getting their med. Hopefully the disguises will work. Otherwise, it's open her mouth and push the pill in. But definitely stop putting it in her dinner. She needs to eat as much as she needs her meds. Don't know if you've ever tried Pill Pockets. Vets carry them and so do pet stores. They're more pricey than liver sausage or PB but they have a little opening that you put the pill in and smash the soft treat around it.
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#2120034 - 03/01/17 04:40 PM
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Truff - when I fed her before I would 'help' her eat by picking up food and hiding the pills inside - no problem. She's been on a thyroid pill for years. It's the heart pill (Benazapril) that she dislikes so much. She won't eat the Pill Pockets either. He's going to go with pushing the pill down her throat and at least it's a small one.
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#2120067 - 03/01/17 06:06 PM
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Agree. If you haven't tried other methods...[tiny pill/cheese/pb] why not try it? It then becomes a treat and not traumatic!
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#2120098 - 03/01/17 07:49 PM
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My husband just opens their mouth up, puts the pill at the back of their throat and lets go. They don't have a choice but to swallow.
I don't think I could do that - so, we will leave him in charge of meds.
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#2120104 - 03/01/17 08:14 PM
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Oh I've done it. My entire hand inside a Rottweiler's mouth...full of teeth....you have to trust them! LOL!
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#2120203 - 03/02/17 03:17 PM
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Oh lawd! No...no way forcing a cat to do ANYTHING!
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