Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fluralaner is dosed at 40–94 mg/kg Topical once q12 weeks in cats, per BRAVECTO - fluralaner topical solution for cats [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Intervet, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Company Inc.; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fed84d87-049a-4e22-8091-451cde091815 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.578 (2026-08-01).. Fluralaner is used in cats for Flea and tick prevention. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fluralaner in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Bravecto
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 40–94 mg/kg | once q12 weeks | Single application lasts 12 weeks | Flea and tick prevention | Strong | BRAVECTO - fluralaner topical solution for cats [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Intervet, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Company Inc.; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fed84d87-049a-4e22-8091-451cde091815 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.578 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits GABA and glutamate-gated chloride channels in arthropod nervous system. Highly selective for invertebrate receptors. 12-week duration.
Seizure risk in animals with epilepsy history. Duration of action: 12 weeks (oral), 12 weeks (topical cats). Do not use in puppies <6 months or <2kg.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluralaner dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical 40–94 mg/kg once q12 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluralaner in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Fluralaner in cats include: Single application lasts 12 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fluralaner is indicated in cats for: Flea and tick prevention.
These are general warnings for Fluralaner across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Seizure risk in animals with epilepsy history. Duration of action: 12 weeks (oral), 12 weeks (topical cats). Do not use in puppies <6 months or <2kg.
Why a species-specific page? Fluralaner pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.