Why isn’t there a “Bravecto” for humans?
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Perhaps because we do not carry a pelt of fur for it to exude out of our bloodstream onto to do its work. Or to be topically applied.
Dogs last, what, 10-15 years, so not long to assess the side affects, as if anyone is really looking. Whereas I expect to live almost forever, and would rather not develop some obscure neurological condition that might be avoided, along the way. But nether do I wish to contact some tick borne disease, which is altogether possible. I know plenty who have.
When our "great designer" came up with ticks, what was he/she thinking of ? I can't see that they serve any useful purpose in the circle of nature, maybe just exist for us to question their existence, along with many other horrible things.
Plus most of us take baths or showers regularly, that would wash it away.
I don't believe in making my dog poisonous on the inside, so he gets a Scalibor collar (dimethrin, poisonous to cats and aquatic creatures but very effective and AFAIK no resistance to it, and the only thing that definitely works against sandflies in warmer parts of Europe), or maybe a Seresto next renewal (Imidacloprid and flumethrin, one a neonic, the other another pyrethroid related chemical.).
Seems to work, and BTW a lot less expensive than dosing your dog with poison pills. A £20 collar lasts for six months.
BTW, my previous two dogs (collies) were eventually carried away by epilectic seizures, becoming steadily worse, only developed after ten years or so, but then progressed, used to have to carry valium to squirt into their bums to sedate them when it came on, and learned to almost predict it. Both died in my arms, their hearts could no longer take it anymore.
For human protection, go for a permethrin based formula, or even an impregnation for your clothing. That's what Rovince impregnate their clothing with, as do the US army, and I suspect that they know what works. Or Lifesystems will sell you EX4, to do much the same job, but it will wash out more quickly.
EX4 Anti-Mosquito Spray | Lifesystems Or try a big bottle of horse spray, containing permethrin and other pyrethrin's. Spray your trousers and socks every few washes.
Certainly not as easy asBravecto but I'm convinced that played a part in triggering the epiletic fits in my Vizsla. As I say, since then, no fits and no ticks either................
