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.
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.
Is interceptor for dogs once a month?
Interceptor Plus Dog Chewable Tablets also helps treat and control adult roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. This medicine
must be administered monthly—preferably on the same date each month
—and it's recommended for year-round use.
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.
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
.
Can dogs overdose on Interceptor Plus?
It is used to treat some internal parasites as well.
Toxicity can occur if a dog is given an excessive dose of the medication (10 to 20 times the recommended dose)
. Additionally, certain dogs are genetically hypersensitive to the medication.
Does every dog need heartworm medication?
One of the most common questions heard by our veterinarians during an annual wellness exam is, “Does my pet really need heartworm prevention?” To put it simply: yes! Even if your pet is considered “indoors-only,”
all cats and dogs should be on a heartworm prevention medication
.
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
).
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.
Why was interceptor taken off the market?
The Greenfield, Ind., veterinary drug maker inherited Interceptor from Novartis Animal Health, which discontinued the monthly medication in 2013 because of
quality-control issues
.
Can a dog overdose on milbemycin oxime?
Dogs with the MDR1 mutation can have serious neurologic reactions to milbemycin oxime if medication is used at a dose higher than the labeled heartworm preventive dose.
Toxic reactions (as in overdose) include dilated pupils, drooling, incoordination, fever, seizures, coma and death
.
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 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).
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.
Can my dog still get worms while on interceptor?
Can my dog still get heartworms on Interceptor for dogs?
Unfortunately, yes
. No heartworm preventative is 100% effective all the time. Dispensing errors, vomiting after taking their meds, improper dosage, and improper storage of medications can all be to blame for why some dogs still get heartworms on medication.
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.
Do I need to give my dog 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 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
.
How often should I give my dog ivermectin?
Ivermectin is given
monthly for heartworm prevention, daily or every other day for demodectic mange treatment, and every week or couple of weeks for most mites
. If a dose of heartworm preventive is accidentally forgotten, it is important to give it as soon as it is remembered.
Do you give Interceptor Plus with food?
INTERCEPTOR PLUS may be offered to the dog by hand or added to a small amount of dog food
. The chewables should be administered in a manner that encourages the dog to chew, rather than to swallow without chewing. Chewables may be broken into pieces and fed to dogs that normally swallow treats whole.
What are the side effects of Interceptor Plus for dogs?
Side Effects:
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. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.
Do you have to give heartworm medicine every month?
Because no preventative is 100% effective and
many pet owners (including those of us who work in veterinary medicine) are not always diligent to give their dog's heartworm preventative exactly once a month
, we do also recommend testing your dog every year for heartworm disease, even if they remain on a preventative …
Is there a yearly heartworm medicine?
ProHeart 12 is the only FDA-approved product that prevents heartworm disease in dogs for 1 full year with just 1 shot given by your vet
. At the time of the shot, ProHeart 12 also treats hookworms. * ProHeart 12 is for use in healthy dogs 12 months of age and older.
Do dogs need heartworm test every year?
In a word,
yes
. Heartworm testing is very important to the health of your dog. If your dog is heartworm positive and you put it on certain types of heartworm preventative, it could have detrimental effects, including death.
How often does your dog need a heartworm test?
Remember, the best offense against heartworm disease is a good defense. Follow AHS recommendations and Think 12 : give heartworm preventives 12 months a year and test your pet
every 12 months
.
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 dogs get dewormed?
How often should I treat my dog for worms?
At least every three months
. Depending on your pet's lifestyle, more regular worming may need to be undertaken and it is recommended this be discussed with your vet if you are concerned.
