Tick prevention schedule for Australian pets

Introduction

A clear schedule is the easiest way to protect pets in tick areas. Pick a product that fits your routine, set reminders, and plan for travel so you never miss a dose. If you would like help setting up the right schedule for your household, contact us.

Step 1: choose the format you can give on time

Dogs often do well on chews because bathing and swimming do not interrupt them. Cats usually use a spot-on. Either can work when you match species, age, and weight. The best choice is the one you can give on time, every time.

Step 2: set the interval

• Monthly products: simple to tie to a calendar day.

• Long-acting products: fewer doses to remember.
  If you use different products for different parasites, follow the shortest re-dose interval to avoid gaps.

Step 3: build reminders that stick

• Add a phone calendar event with repeat enabled.

• Keep the box near the pet food as a visual cue.

• For families, assign one person as the “dose captain.”

Step 4: plan for travel

• Dose a few days before you go so protection is active.

• Pack the next dose if travel overlaps the due date.

• Do a full tick search each evening away and again when you get home.

Step 5: handle missed doses

Give the dose as soon as you remember, then reset your reminders from today. After a longer gap, treat all pets and refresh the house routine.

Products we trust

• Dogs: Simparica Trio Chewable Tablet for Dogs: monthly chew for fleas and ticks, plus heartworm prevention and intestinal worms.

• Dogs: Bravecto Chew for Dogs: long-lasting tick and flea control per label.

• Cats: Revolution Plus Spot-On for Cats: monthly spot-on with tick coverage when used as directed.

• Cats: Bravecto Spot-On for Cats: long-lasting tick and flea control per label.

Safety basics

• Species matters. Dog products for dogs only. Never use a dog product on a cat.

• Use the correct weight band and check minimum age on the pack.

• Some dog spot-ons advise keeping cats away from recently treated dogs. Follow the label.

FAQ

How do I switch from monthly to long-acting?
Start the new product when the old one is due. This avoids double dosing and gaps.

Do I need daily checks if I never leave the city?
Ask your local vet about risk. Daily checks are still a good habit during warm, wet weather or after trips to bush or coastal areas.

What if I keep forgetting doses?
Pick a format that fits your routine and stack reminders with an existing habit, such as the first weekend of the month.

A simple schedule plus on-time dosing is the most reliable protection in tick season.