How Does Bravecto Work?  The main part of Bravecto, fluralaner, kills bugs that live on the skin. We call this a “ectoparasiticide.” It says that it gets rid of bugs, fleas, and mites that live on or near a cat’s fur, skin, or ears. By killing D. reticulatus ticks, bravecto chewables makes it less likely that a dog will get B. Canis canis. To see the effect of the active ingredient, parasites need to stick to the skin and start feeding on the dog or cat.  The fluralaner works on the nervous system of ticks, fleas, and mites that have eaten blood from a cat or dog. It stops the…