About this episode
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nikhil Joshi, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health! With extensive veterinary experience, he’s here to dive into everything you need to know about Bravecto Quantum. Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:41 Bravecto Quantum Basics 08:06 Species of Ticks Bravecto Quantum Covers 08:43 Ideal Fit For This Product 09:54 Talking To An Owner About Coverage 11:43 What Makes the Lone Star Tick So Hard To Remove 13:43 What Happens If There Are Gaps in the Shots 14:33 How Does It Dissolve To Last a Year 17:07 Dealing with Social Media Backlash 19:38 Dogs That Aren’t Ideal Candidates For It 22:28 Precautions and Side Effects to Consider 25:03 Cost Concerns 26:38 What Should Clients Ask Their Vets 27:29 The Tick Life Cycle 30:18 Human Tickborne Disease 32:05 Does the Injection Break the Life Cycle Better 35:50 Injection Concerns 37:48 Bravecto Promise 39:46 Best Storing and Usage Practices 40:39 What Drives Owners to Make the Switch 43:05 Usage on Pets with Seizure Disorders 44:07 Final Thoughts 45:07 Outro