Vivaldis Vetecto 250 (Fluralaner) chewable Tick & Flea tablet for Dogs (4.5 to 10 kg)

Vivaldis Vetecto 250 Fluralaner Chewable Tick & Flea Tablet for Dogs (4.5 to 10 kg) - 3 Months of Protection in One Chew

Monthly spot-ons and shampoos have their place - but if you're looking for something you give once and then genuinely don't think about for 12 weeks, the Vivaldis Vetecto 250 is worth knowing about. One palatable chewable tablet. Three full months of protection against fleas, ticks, and mites - systemic, consistent, and working from the inside out.

Unlike topical treatments that sit on the coat, Vetecto works through the bloodstream. Parasites die when they bite your dog - which means there's no need to avoid baths, no oily application site, and no worrying about whether the product washed off during monsoon season.

Manufactured by Vivaldis (Pet) Vega, Pune - and marketed by Vivaldis Health and Foods Pvt. Ltd. - this is a prescription-grade oral tablet formulated specifically for small dogs weighing between 4.5 kg and 10 kg.

Each tablet contains: Fluralaner - 250 mg.

This is a prescription medication. Use only under veterinary supervision.

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Vivaldis Vetecto 250?

• Vetecto 250 covers a broader range of external parasites than most tick and flea treatments - not just fleas and ticks, but also mange-causing mites.
• Fleas are killed within 8 hours of biting your dog. For dogs who've had Flea Allergy Dermatitis - itchy, inflamed skin triggered by flea saliva - faster flea kill means fewer bites and less of the allergic response driving the scratching. For more on flea-related skin conditions in dogs, the blog on how to spot and treat skin infections in dogs is a helpful read.
• Ticks are killed within 12 hours of attaching to your dog. The tick species covered include Rhipicephalus sanguineus (the Brown Dog Tick - the most prevalent tick species in Indian cities), Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes hexagonus, Ixodes scapularis, Dermacentor variabilis, and Haemaphysalis species. By killing ticks quickly, Vetecto significantly reduces the window for tick-borne disease transmission - a real concern in India given how common Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis are in dogs. For more on tick fever, the blog on tick fever in dogs - symptoms, treatment and prevention explains what to look out for.
• Demodectic and Sarcoptic Mange are both covered by Vetecto. Fluralaner is effective against Demodex canis mites - the same mites that cause patchy hair loss, thickened skin, and secondary infections. It also treats Sarcoptic mange (Scabies) caused by Sarcoptes scabiei. The dosing for mange treatment is different from flea and tick prevention - your vet will prescribe the appropriate dose and frequency for your dog's specific situation.
• Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) - causing dark waxy discharge and persistent head shaking - are also treated by Vetecto.
• The 12-week protection window means three doses per year instead of twelve, which is considerably easier to maintain consistently.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?

• Fluralaner is generally well-tolerated by most dogs. The majority complete the 3-month protection period without any issues at all.
• Mild and temporary digestive effects - vomiting, loose stools, or reduced appetite - occasionally occur, particularly in dogs who take the tablet on a completely empty stomach. Giving with food significantly reduces this. These symptoms typically resolve on their own within a day.
• Brief lethargy in the 24 hours after administration has been reported in some dogs. This passes without intervention.
• In dogs with a history of seizures or neurological disorders, fluralaner - like other isoxazoline-class products - should be used with caution. If your dog has had seizures in the past, inform your vet before using Vetecto. Seizures have been reported in rare cases in predisposed dogs.
• Allergic reactions are possible but rare. If you notice facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or sudden severe symptoms after administration, contact your vet immediately.

How Should You Give Vetecto 250 to Your Dog?

• Vetecto 250 is given as a single oral dose once every 12 weeks (3 months). It should always be given with food or immediately after a meal - administration with food improves the absorption of fluralaner and reduces the chance of digestive upset.
• The tablet is palatable - most small dogs will take it willingly as a treat. If your dog is reluctant, hide it in a piece of food they love. Make sure the full tablet is consumed - watch for a few minutes after giving it to confirm it's been swallowed and not spat out.
• For flea and tick prevention, one tablet of Vetecto 250 covers dogs between 4.5 kg and 10 kg for 12 weeks. Weigh your dog before each dose to confirm they still fall in this weight range - dogs at the upper end of the range who gain weight may need to step up to the Vetecto 500 variant.
• For mange treatment, the dosing protocol is different - 0.4 to 0.6 mg/kg body weight given twice daily for 14 days, then once daily. This is entirely vet-directed and should never be self-administered.
• The other Vetecto variants for larger dogs are:

- Vivaldis Vetecto 500 (10-20 kg)

- Vetecto 1000 (20-40 kg)

- Vetecto 1400 (40-56 kg)

How Does Vetecto 250 Work?

• Fluralaner is an isoxazoline-class ectoparasiticide - it works systemically, meaning it enters your dog's bloodstream after being absorbed through the gut and remains active there for 12 weeks.
• When a flea or tick bites your dog and begins feeding on blood, it ingests fluralaner along with it. Fluralaner then works by blocking GABA-gated and glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in the nervous system of the parasite. These channels are responsible for regulating nerve signals in insects and mites - blocking them causes uncontrolled nerve activity, paralysis, and rapid death.
• The key difference between isoxazolines like fluralaner and older insecticides is selectivity - fluralaner binds with much higher affinity to invertebrate chloride channels than to mammalian ones. This is why it is lethal to parasites at doses that are safe for dogs.
• Because it works systemically rather than from the coat surface, it cannot be washed off - there's no topical film to degrade with bathing, swimming, or rain. Protection is consistent throughout the 12-week period regardless of how often your dog gets wet or how thick their coat is.
• Fleas are killed within 8 hours of biting - fast enough to prevent egg laying in most cases, which significantly reduces environmental flea contamination. Ticks are killed within 12 hours - fast enough in most cases to reduce the window for tick-borne disease transmission, since most disease transmission requires a tick to feed for several hours.

What Safety Advice Should You Know Before Using Vetecto 250?

• This product is for dogs only. Do not use on cats.
• Do not use on puppies under 6 months of age unless specifically directed by a vet.
• Do not use on dogs with a known history of seizures or neurological disorders without discussing the risk explicitly with your vet first. Isoxazoline-class products have been associated with neurological adverse events in predisposed dogs - your vet will assess the risk-benefit balance for your specific dog.
• Do not use on sick, severely debilitated, or underweight dogs without vet clearance.
• Use with caution in senior dogs, or dogs with known liver or kidney disease. Fluralaner is processed by the liver and excreted via bile - dogs with impaired liver or kidney function may clear the drug more slowly, and the dose and frequency should be assessed by a vet.
• Always give with food. Do not give on a completely empty stomach.
• If your dog is on any other medications, let your vet know before starting Vetecto - while significant drug interactions are uncommon, a complete medication history is always important.
• Vetecto is safe for use in pregnant and lactating females, based on available safety data. Always confirm with your vet before use during pregnancy.
• Wash hands after handling. Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight in the original packaging. Keep out of reach of children.

What Should You Do If You Miss a Dose?

• If you miss the 12-week mark, give the tablet as soon as you remember and reset your next dose date from there. Do not give two tablets at once to make up for the missed period.
• During any gap in coverage - particularly in monsoon and post-monsoon months when tick and flea populations peak - do manual post-walk tick checks and monitor your dog's coat closely. Resume Vetecto as soon as possible.
• Because Vetecto is given so infrequently, a simple recurring calendar reminder set 12 weeks from each administration date is all you need. Mark the date of each dose on your phone the moment you give it.

What Are All the Substitutes for Vivaldis Vetecto 250?

If Vetecto 250 is unavailable or your vet recommends an alternative, here are other flea and tick treatments for small dogs available on Supertails:

What Are Some Quick Tips for Getting the Most Out of Vetecto 250?

• Always give with a full meal - not just a small treat. Fluralaner's absorption is significantly better when given with food, and the chance of digestive upset is much lower. This one step makes a meaningful difference in both how well it works and how comfortable your dog is afterwards.
• Weigh your dog before every dose. Small breed dogs near the upper weight limit (close to 10 kg) should be checked - weight gain beyond 10 kg means they need to step up to the Vetecto 500 variant for the next dose.
• Mark the date of each dose on your phone calendar and set a reminder for 12 weeks later - the moment you give the tablet, not when you remember to do it later. With a 3-month gap between doses, it's easy to lose track.
• Continue regular post-walk tick checks even while your dog is on Vetecto. The tablet kills ticks within 12 hours of attachment - which is very fast - but manual checks after walks in tick-heavy areas are always a good habit and allow you to catch any ticks before they've had time to feed and potentially transmit disease.
• If you're managing Demodectic mange alongside flea and tick prevention, remember that the dosing protocol for mange is completely different from the quarterly prevention dose - it's prescribed differently and requires vet monitoring throughout. Don't adjust the dose yourself.

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• The full dog fleas and ticks collection brings together all vet-approved flea and tick treatments - oral tablets, spot-ons, shampoos, and collars - so you can compare formats and find what suits your dog's lifestyle best.
• For the other Vetecto variants for larger breeds, the pharmacy tick and flea control for dogs collection lists all weight-range options in one place.
• For small breed dogs who also need deworming alongside tick and flea protection, the dog dewormer collection has vet-approved tablet and suspension options to discuss with your vet.
• If your dog has been dealing with mange alongside a tick problem, the mange treatment medicines collection has the full range of dips, shampoos, and systemic treatments available in India.
• And if you'd like a vet to advise on the right parasite prevention plan for your specific small breed dog - age, weight, lifestyle, and health history all considered - Supertails' online vet consultation service is available whenever you need it.

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One Chew. Three Months of Protection. No Monthly Reminders.

For pet parents of small dogs who want flea and tick protection that actually fits into real life - the Vivaldis Vetecto 250 is exactly that. One palatable chewable tablet, given with food, every 12 weeks. It works from the inside, holds up through baths and monsoon walks, and kills fleas in 8 hours and ticks in 12.

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FAQs

What is Vivaldis Vetecto 250 used for?

Vetecto 250 is a quarterly oral flea and tick treatment for small dogs between 4.5 kg and 10 kg. It contains Fluralaner 250 mg - an isoxazoline-class antiparasitic that works systemically to kill fleas within 8 hours and ticks within 12 hours of biting. It also treats Demodectic and Sarcoptic mange, and ear mite infestations, when dosed as prescribed by a vet for those specific conditions.

How is Vetecto different from a spot-on like Frontline Plus?

Spot-ons are applied to the coat and work from the outside - they can be partially reduced by frequent bathing or thick coats. Vetecto is taken orally and works from the bloodstream - it cannot be washed off, doesn't create an oily application site, and is unaffected by bathing, swimming, or coat thickness. It also lasts 3 months per dose versus 1 month for most spot-ons, meaning fewer doses per year.

Can I give Vetecto to my puppy?

Do not use on puppies under 6 months of age unless specifically directed by a vet. Puppies younger than 6 months have developing systems that are more sensitive to fluralaner. If your puppy has an active tick or flea problem and is under 6 months old, consult your vet for age-appropriate alternatives.

Does my dog need to be on an empty stomach for Vetecto to work?

The opposite - always give with food or immediately after a meal. Fluralaner's absorption is significantly better when given with food. Giving on an empty stomach reduces how effectively the drug is absorbed and also increases the chance of digestive upset. A full meal, not just a small treat, gives the best results.

My dog has had seizures in the past. Is Vetecto safe?

Discuss this explicitly with your vet before using Vetecto or any other isoxazoline-class product. Seizures and neurological adverse events have been reported in rare cases in dogs with pre-existing seizure disorders or neurological conditions when given isoxazolines. This doesn't mean fluralaner can't be used, but your vet needs to assess the risk-benefit balance for your specific dog before prescribing it.

Is Vetecto 250 the same as Bravecto?

They contain the same active ingredient - Fluralaner - at the same concentration for the same weight range, and work through the same mechanism. Vetecto is manufactured by Vivaldis in India and is typically available at a lower price point than Bravecto, which is manufactured by MSD Animal Health. Both are vet-recommended options with the same efficacy profile.

Can Vetecto be given to a pregnant or nursing dog?

Yes - Fluralaner is considered safe for use in pregnant and lactating females based on available safety data. Always confirm with your vet before administering any pharmaceutical product during pregnancy, so they have full visibility of your dog's management during this period.

What do I do if my dog vomits after taking the tablet?

If your dog vomits within an hour of taking the tablet, contact your vet - the dose may not have been fully absorbed and re-dosing may be needed. Going forward, always give the tablet with a full meal to significantly reduce the chance of vomiting. If vomiting is a recurring problem, your vet may suggest a different format or administration approach.