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Interceptor Flavor Tabs Prevent
Heartworm Disease, Control Adult Hookworm Infection, and Remove
and Control Adult Roundworms and Whipworms
As pet owners we all want to protect
our dogs or puppies from contracting heartworm disease, hookworm,
roundworm and whipworm. Interceptor For Dogs is one of the best
products on the market to prevent our best friends from suffering
from any of these diseases.
Mosquitoes are the known carrier for these types of
disease and Interceptor should be given within one month of the
dog's first exposure to mosquitoes and monthly thereafter until
the end of the mosquito season.
Interceptor For Dogs can only be prescribed by your
veterinarian and comes in four different packages according to the
weight of you puppy or dog. The varying weight schedule is 2 to
20 pounds, 11 to 25 pounds, 26 to 50 pounds, and 51 to 100 pounds.
If your dog weighs over 100 pounds they will receive a combination
of the above weight categories to ensure protection.
Interceptor For Dogs has added flavor so your dog
will enjoy taking the medication without having to fight them once
a month. They will love the flavor and will take the pill very easily.
The medication should not be given to puppies under 4 weeks of age
and weighing less than 2 pounds.
Before you start giving your dog Interceptor he should
be tested for heartworms. If he does have heartworms he should be
treated to remove them prior to beginning treatment with Interceptor,
which is an excellent Heartworm preventative. Some dogs that may
have heartworms when they begin this treatment may have the following
problems, labored breathing, vomiting, salivation and lethargy.
This is brought on from the dying or dead larvae stage of the heartworm.
As with all types of medication there are side effects
that may occur. The side effects that have been reported with the
use of Interceptor for dogs are depression or lethargy, vomiting,
ataxia, anorexia, diarrhea, convulsions, weakness and hyper-salivation.
If you have any concerns about the treatment of heartworms
with Interceptor you should discuss them with your veterinarian.
What the vet says
Heartworms are present in most parts of the United States and
in many parts of North America. Heartworm disease injures the
lungs, the arteries of the lungs and the heart. Symptoms include
tiring, coughing, weight loss and heart failure. Interceptor
is a monthly flavor tab indicated for use in the prevention
of heartworm in dogs. It also kills parasites such as hookworm,
roundworm and whipworm. |
Interceptor Flavor Tabs prevent heartworm
disease, control adult hookworm infection, and remove and control
adult roundworms and whipworms in dogs and puppies.
Interceptor Flavor Tabs
FAQ
Generic Name
Milbemycin Oxime (mil’-beh-my’-sin ox’-eem)
Brand Name(s)
Interceptor (Novartis)
What are Interceptor Flavor Tabs used for
Interceptor Flavor Tabs are used in the prevention of heartworm
disease and in the control of hookworm, roundworm and whipworm.
How Interceptor Flavor Tabs should be used
Interceptor Flavor Tabs is FDA approved for use in dogs and cats.
The usual dose of Interceptor Flavor Tabs for dogs 2-10 pounds is
2.3mg, 11-25 pounds is 5.75mg, 26-50 pounds is 11.5mg and 51-100
pounds is 23mg given once a month year round. The usual dose of
Interceptor Flavor Tabs in cats 1.5-6 pounds is 5.75mg, 6.1-12 pounds
is 11.5mg, and 12.1-25 pounds is 23mg given once a month year round.
An alternate treatment is to give this medication once a month during
the mosquito season and also one month after the season ends. Consult
your veterinarian for the dose of Interceptor Flavor Tabs when used
to treat other parasites.
What are the side effects
Side effects of Interceptor Flavor Tabs are rare although some animals
may exhibit depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite,
diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures and weakness.
What special precautions are there
This medication should not be used in animals allergic to it. The
pet should be tested for heartworm disease before starting this
medication. If the pet has been off heartworm preventative for 6
months or more, retest in 6 months since microfilaria, that take
6 months to mature, will cause a positive test result. Because humans
can contract hookworm and roundworm from animals it is important
to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate
fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet rodents
or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup
of stools is recommended.
In the event of overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store this medication
Keep this medication in the original box. Do not remove the tablet
from the foil wrap until ready to give the medication. Keep this
medication out of the reach of children and pets.
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