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How long after Bravecto application can I bathe my dog or cat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 months and 27 days old | 11 lbs

So lovebug got put on prednisolone, chlorpheniramine, bravecto, and malaseb shampoo. We started the medicine today and the shampoo tomorrow. So basically since we put her on the 12 week bravecto dosage we are stopping her revolution for 3 months. Now when we put it on the back of her neck/between shoulder blades, there was so much product that it has stayed wet and greasy all day. Tomorrow is her shampoo bath with the malaseb, so can we wash the bravecto site on her neck? Thank you!

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on November 10th, 2017

Bathing and swimming should not take place for at least 24 hours after the application of a spot-on product such as Bravecto. I typically recommend at least 36 hours just to make sure we aren't washing away the medication.

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