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My 1-year-old Lab mix is 70lbs. What Bravecto weight range to use?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old

Hello! My pups have been growing normally around 10pounds per month. February 26th they turned a year old. Around November we got them fixed and they were 70 & 71 pounds. I'm getting bravecto flea and tick and I'm wondering... Should I get the 44-88lbs? Or do you think they have grown enough to get the 88-123? They are supposedly lab/Shepard mix.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 3rd, 2020

I'd get the 44-88 pounds. Their growth will have slowed down over the months as they reach adult size. When you do have a chance to weigh them, then you will know if it's time to go to the 88-123 pound size.

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