Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Fluralaner is dosed at 25–56 mg/kg PO once q12 weeks in dogs, per BRAVECTO - fluralaner tablet, chewable for dogs [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fed84d87-049a-4e22-8091-451cde091815; BRAVECTO - fluralaner topical solution for dogs [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 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 dogs for Flea and tick prevention, Demodicosis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Fluralaner in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Bravecto
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–56 mg/kg | once q12 weeks | Single dose lasts 12 weeks | Flea and tick prevention | Strong | BRAVECTO - fluralaner tablet, chewable for dogs [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fed84d87-049a-4e22-8091-451cde091815; BRAVECTO - fluralaner topical solution for dogs [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 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). |
| PO | 25–56 mg/kg | once, may repeat in 8-12 weeks | Until 2 negative skin scrapes | Demodicosis | Moderate | BRAVECTO - fluralaner tablet, chewable for dogs [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fed84d87-049a-4e22-8091-451cde091815; BRAVECTO - fluralaner topical solution for dogs [US product label]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 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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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluralaner dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: PO 25–56 mg/kg once q12 weeks; PO 25–56 mg/kg once, may repeat in 8-12 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluralaner in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Fluralaner in dogs include: Single dose lasts 12 weeks; Until 2 negative skin scrapes. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fluralaner is indicated in dogs for: Flea and tick prevention, Demodicosis.
These are general warnings for Fluralaner across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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