Interceptor for Dogs
Interceptor Intestinal Worm & Heartworm Tablets for Dogs
Interceptor is an oral treatment that prevents heartworm disease. The flavored tab controls adult hookworms and removes and controls adult roundworm and whipworm infections in dogs and puppies. It kills the immature heartworms the pet may be exposed to in the previous month. The monthly tablet treats and prevents hookworms and roundworms in dogs. The tasty beef-flavored tab is easy to administer and safe for dogs.
Suitable to use in pregnant and nursing dogs, Interceptor is safe for dogs and puppies over 4 weeks of age.
How Interceptor Works?
Interceptor contains milbemycin oxime, a highly anti-parasitic ingredient. It interferes with the parasite's nerve transmission, causing the death of immature heartworms and adult intestinal worms. It eliminates the adult stage of hookworm, roundworm, and whipworms in dogs. It prevents heartworm infection and treats and controls worm infection in puppies and dogs.
Ingredients: Milbemycin, Praziquantel
Manufacturer: Elanco
Get your pet tested by a veterinarian before starting the treatment. Weigh your dog before the treatment to choose the correct Interceptor tablet. Give the tablet periodically at every month, preferably on the same date. Maintain a treatment chart and keep the record of your pet’s heartworm treatment.
Very easy to administer, this palatable tablet can be given either by mouth or mixed with the dog’s food. Most of the dogs just find it a treat and enjoy chewing it. Make sure the dog consumes entire dosage by monitoring your pet.
Puppies need to be treated with Interceptor Spectrum at 2, 4, 8, 12 weeks of age. Repeat every month after this.
Adult dogs need to be given a monthly dosage as per their weight. Maintaining the same date is always advisable and a sign of proper treatment.
Pregnant bitches need to be given the tablets at mating time, prior to whelping and then monthly.
Dosage:
|
Dog weight |
Dog Size |
Pack Color |
|
2-10 lbs |
Very small dogs |
Brown |
|
11-25 lbs |
Small dogs |
Green |
|
26-50 lbs |
Medium dogs |
Yellow |
|
51-100 lbs |
Large dogs |
White |
Please get your animal tested for heartworm infection before starting the treatment. A transient shock like reaction occurs in dogs infected with adult heartworms. Thus, testing and treating the dog for such infection is a must before starting Interceptor spectrum treatment.
Though it is highly safe still contact a vet if you find any unusual signs after administering the tablet.
- Keep away from pets and children
- Safe to use in over 75 different breeds of dogs
- Interceptor Flavor Tabs should be stored at room temperature, between 59° and 77°F (15-25°C).
- Infected dogs should be treated to remove adult heartworms and microfilariae prior to initiating treatment with Interceptor flavor tabs.
Contraindication:
Some of the rare symptoms due to Interceptor are depression/lethargy, vomiting, ataxia, anorexia, diarrhea, convulsions, weakness and hypersalivation.
Interceptor Intestinal Worm & Heartworm Tablets for Dogs
Interceptor is an oral treatment that prevents heartworm disease. The flavored tab controls adult hookworms and removes and controls adult roundworm and whipworm infections in dogs and puppies. It kills the immature heartworms the pet may be exposed to in the previous month. The monthly tablet treats and prevents hookworms and roundworms in dogs. The tasty beef-flavored tab is easy to administer and safe for dogs.
Suitable to use in pregnant and nursing dogs, Interceptor is safe for dogs and puppies over 4 weeks of age.
Interceptor: Key Takeaways
- Effectively prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis
- Treats and controls adult Ancylostoma caninum (hookworm)
- removes and control adult Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina (roundworms) and Trichuris vulpis (whipworm) infections
- Highly palatable easy to administer
- Safe for puppies over four weeks of age
- Recommended to use in pregnant and nursing dogs
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