Should I give my dog Bravecto after applying topical flea meds?

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My 13 year old basset hound/labrador mix chewed a bald angry red, sore veins showing spot in the middle of her tail. It is getting better but she's never done anything like this. I just gave topical flea meds. My vet said she could be allergic to beef or to fleas. Her meds: three 300mg gabapentin capsules per day/1 galliprant pill/day, one 750mg MSM pill/day, 18 units Humulin N insulin every 12 hours, one drop Tacrolimus each eye per day for dry eye. So is a 3 month long Bravecto pill safe? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 13 years and 2 months old | 74 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Bella. If you just gave her topical flea medications, I would not give her Bravecto. It's not recommended to mix flea medications. Wait two weeks to see if the topical medication works, and if it doesn't then you can try the Bravecto. You also need to disinfect the environment. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Best of luck.

Should I give my dog Bravecto after applying topical flea meds?

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