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Product Launch and Transition

Merck & Co., Inc. · 2026-11-03 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Health Canada approved Merck Animal Health’s BRAVECTO® QUANTUM, a once-yearly injectable for treating and preventing flea and tick infestations in dogs and puppies aged six months and older. It provides up to 12 months of protection against common ticks and eight months against the lone star tick. Canada is the latest of more than 50 countries where the product is available.

Key facts

• Health Canada approved BRAVECTO® QUANTUM, a once-yearly injectable from Merck Animal Health, for flea and tick infestations in dogs and puppies 6 months and older; it was available in over 50 countries and provides up to 12 months of protection against common ticks and 8 months against the lone star tick. source
• Merck Animal Health launched NOBIVAC NXT Rabies vaccines in the United States for dogs and cats aged 12 weeks or older, with 1-year and 3-year duration-of-immunity options. source