Dog on Revolution, needs Bravecto? Is Lyme vaccine truly annual?

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Asher just got tested for heartworms, parvo and Lyme disease just as part of his annual routine. He tested negative for all of them. The vet didn’t give him a Lyme disease vaccine b/c he had one a year ago&they said it’s only a one time thing. They instead gave him a bravecto. He is still on his topical flea meds (revolution) so does he really need bravetco? Is the Lyme disease vaccine really only a one time thing?? He goes on walks twice daily& mind you we live in the evergreen state. Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 28 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

He doesn't need both Bravecto and Revolution at the same time. I would instead switch him to a heartworm preventative only such as Heartgard or Triheart and give him Bravecto for flea/tick coverage. Revolution does heartworm and fleas really well but just not ticks, so in order to get full coverage I would just do them separate. Another option would be to do Revolution and a Preventic collar which will give you good tick coverage. Lyme vaccine is a 1 year vaccination, I am not sure why they told you this is a 1 time thing. I would request your pet get the Lyme (Borrelia burgdorferi )vaccine annually as it is recommended by the AAHA vaccine guidelines. Here is a link to their website as well. Scroll to page 6 for information on the Lyme vaccine in particular--> https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/02-guidelines/canine-vaccination/vaccination_recommendation_for_general_practice_table.pdf I hope that this helps and best of luck with your pet Asher and keeping her protected. Take care. : )

Dog on Revolution, needs Bravecto? Is Lyme vaccine truly annual?

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