INTERCEPTOR PLUS should be administered orally,
once every month
, at the minimum dosage of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) milbemycin oxime, and 2.28 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) praziquantel. For heartworm prevention, give once monthly for at least 6 months after exposure to mosquitoes (see EFFECTIVENESS).
Do dogs need interceptor year round?
Because of this and the fact that many people travel with pets back and forth to warmer areas of the country,
most veterinarians and the American Veterinary Heartworm Society now recommend year-round heartworm prevention for dogs in most areas of the country.
How long does Interceptor Plus for dogs last?
Interceptor Plus requires a prescription from your veterinarian. It is available as a 6-pack, which provides
six months
of heartworm protection or as a 12-pack which provides 12 months of protection.
Do dogs need to take heartworm pills every month?
If at the initial test, your dog is found to have heartworms, treatment will be needed before prevention can begin. However,
if your dog is in the clear, he can be started on monthly medication to protect him from the disease.
How often should you interceptor?
Interceptor® is to be given
every 30 days
, preferably on the same day every month to treat and prevent fleas and other parasites. Your veterinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange. Always give Interceptor® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption.
What if I miss a month of heartworm medication?
What if my pet has missed a month of heartworm prevention? The simplest answer to those who miss a month of heartworm prevention is to
give the dose immediately and restart the monthly preventative schedule
.
How often should I give my dog heartworm medicine?
Because heartworms must be eliminated before they reach this adult stage, it is extremely important that heartworm preventives be administered strictly on schedule (
monthly for oral and topical products and every 6 months or 12 months for the injectable
).
How often do you give your dog Heartgard Plus?
HEARTGARD Plus should be given at
monthly intervals
during the period of the year when mosquitoes (vectors), potentially carrying infective heartworm larvae, are active. The initial dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog's first exposure to mosquitoes.
Can I give my dog heartworm medicine every other month?
However, due to the heartworm life-cycle, it is likely that
giving the medication every 45 to 60 days
, rather than every 30 days, will allow immature heartworms to develop into adult heartworms. In other words, heartworm prevention medication is not effective when given every 45 to 60 days.
How long do Interceptor Plus side effects last?
These effects were all transient and puppies returned to normal within
24 to 48 hours
. No effects were observed in puppies given the recommended dose of milbemycin oxime (0.5 mg/kg).
How long does Interceptor Plus take to work?
How long does Interceptor Plus take to kill worms? This medication should take effect within
one to two days
to create a layer of protection against these internal parasites.
How long does it take for Interceptor Plus to be absorbed?
This medication should take effect within
1 to 2 days for internal parasites, and within 24 hours for external parasites
, and improvements in clinical signs should follow.
Should I give my dog heartworm medicine in the winter?
As winter descends upon New England in full force, more and more dog owners ask us if we recommend continuing heartworm prevention through the winter months. The short answer is yes.
The American Heartworm Society recommends year-round heartworm prevention
, and we agree.
Is it necessary to give heartworm medicine in the winter?
That's one reason
veterinarians often recommend that pets receive heartworm prevention medication all year long
. Although there are a fewer number of mosquitoes in the winter, there is still a risk that an animal could contract heartworms if the owner stops giving medication during this season.
How often do dogs get heartworm prevention?
Year-round
prevention is best! Talk to your dog's veterinarian to decide which preventive is best for your dog. The American Heartworm Society advocates to “Think 12.” Give dogs 12 months of heartworm prevention and get them tested for heartworms every 12 months.
Can you give Interceptor Plus early?
INTERCEPTOR PLUS should be administered at monthly intervals beginning within 1 month of the dog's first seasonal exposure to mosquitoes
and continuing until at least 6 months after the dog's last seasonal exposure (see EFFECTIVENESS). INTERCEPTOR PLUS may be administered year-round without interruption.
What is the difference between Interceptor and Interceptor Plus?
Interceptor is safe for use in cats, but Interceptor Plus is formulated only for use in dogs. Arguably, the most notable difference between these products is that
Interceptor Plus contains a second active ingredient – Praziquantel
. This additional ingredient offers added protection against tapeworms.
Does Interceptor Plus cause drowsiness?
There are very few side effects when the drug is given at the normal dose
, but monitor your pet for vomiting, diarrhea, depression/lethargy, ataxia, anorexia, convulsions, weakness and salivation. Other side effects may occur.
What happens if my dog eats two doses of interceptor?
What if I Give More than the Prescribed Amount of Interceptor Plus to My Dog?
Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible
if you believe your dog has ingested more than the recommended dose of Interceptor Plus.
How long can a dog go between heartworm pills?
Because administering a preventative every 45 days is hard to remember, the easy-to-follow recommendation is to give the heartworm preventative every
30 days
.
What happens if you stop giving your dog heartworm medicine?
If you skip or delay giving your dog even one dose,
she will be at risk of infection
. The way that heartworm prevention works is by killing a larval stage of the worm. These larvae get into your dog from the bite of an infected mosquito.
What medicines do dogs need monthly?
For dogs we recommend a monthly pill (either
Trifexis or Sentinel
) and for cats we recommend a topical medication called Revolution. These medications also prevent intestinal parasites and fleas.
How often should I give my dog NexGard?
NexGard is a tasty beef-flavoured chew that provides flea, tick and mite protection for dogs. NexGard protects dogs against brown dog ticks, bush ticks and the potentially deadly paralysis tick. NexGard should be given
monthly all year round
in areas where paralysis ticks are found.
