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Cat Chat

Let's Chat About Cats

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Get the most up-to-date information on protecting cats from fleas, ticks and heartworm disease. We’ve got all the best resources so that you can help your clients protect their pets. Listen to a “Cat Chat” video conversation between two vets, dispel the myths cat owners have about their pets and parasite protection, read peer-reviewed articles and share a client handout on feline heartworm. It all starts here!

Discover how BRAVECTO® PLUS can benefit your clinic, your clients, and your patients’ lives.

It’s no secret that cats aren’t fond of treatments and medications, so it’s not surprising that cat owners struggle with applying parasite protection to their pets. Learn why BRAVECTO® PLUS (fluralaner and moxidectin topical solution) represents a breakthrough in feline parasite protection and how it can help your clients provide the protection their cats need.1
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First, Let's Dispel Some Myths


Next, Let's Review Peer-Reviewed Content

November/December 2020

The State of Heartworm Incidence in the U.S.

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July/August 2019

Practical Advice About Heartworm Preventive Lapses

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May/June 2019

Tick-borne Rickettsial Infections of Dogs

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Feline Heartworm Disease: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Beyond Borders: The Truth About Ticks

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Client Handout: Heartworm Disease in Cats

Despite the fact that feline heartworm disease is preventable, many cats are diagnosed with it each year.  Make sure your clients have all the facts to keep their pets healthy and safe and share a client handout on feline heartworm.
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REFERENCES
  1. 1. BRAVECTO® PLUS [product label]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2019.
  2. 2. Lavan R, Normile D, Armstrong R, Vaala W. Flea and tick treatment satisfaction, preference, and adherence of US cat owners prescribed topical fluralaner (Bravecto® Topical Solution for Cats). Open Vet J. 2021;11:80–88.
    3. REVOLUTION PLUS® [product label]. Kalamazoo, MI: Zoetis Inc; 2018.

For technical assistance or to report a suspected adverse drug reaction, contact Merck Animal Health at 1-800-224-5318.

BRAVECTO PLUS for Cats is for cats 6 months of age or older. Side effects may include vomiting, hair loss, itching, diarrhea, lethargy, dry skin, elevated ALT, and hypersalivation. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats that are heartworm positive.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, hair loss, itching, diarrhea, lethargy, dry skin, elevated ALT, and hypersalivation. BRAVECTO PLUS has not been shown to be effective for 2 months in kittens less than 6 months of age. For topical use only. Avoid oral ingestion. The safety of BRAVECTO PLUS has not been established in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats. Fluralaner is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia , and seizures. Neurologic adverse reactions have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats that are heartworm positive. The effectiveness of BRAVECTO PLUS to prevent heartworm disease after bathing or water immersion has not been evaluated.

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