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My dog took Bravecto last month, Simparica this month. Is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 7.5 lbs

My 7 lb, 5 yr old female Maltese took Brevecto (3 mo) flea and tick medication last month, and was given a dose of Simparica (1 mo) this month... will she be OK? Both were for dogs her size.

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Answered By Cara, DVM, cVMA

Veterinarian

Published on September 6th, 2017

Parker should be fine. Both Bravecto and Simparica are similar types of medication, but they are tested before being sold at multiple times the regular dose and have minimal side effects. She definitely shouldn't have fleas now!

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