What months does my dog need heartworm medication?
Adult dogs over 7 months of age and previously not on a preventive need to be tested prior to starting heartworm prevention. They, too, need to be tested 6 months and 12 months later and annually after that.
Should interceptor be given year-round?
There is a small risk, depending on the temperature, that a mosquito survived outside and can bite your dog. It’s just safer to give your dog Interceptor year-round instead of trying to guess when the mosquitoes are active. Interceptor also prevents 3 common intestinal parasites- roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.
How often should I give my dog Interceptor?
Interceptor is fed to your dog orally once per month to make sure prevention of the 4 worms and other parasites is in place and fighting any potential outbreak in your dog. You should make sure it’s the same day each month to be assured of full coverage at all times.
How does interceptor work to treat heartworms in dogs?
Interceptor begins treatment by interfering with the central nervous system of the larvae of heartworms that may be in your dog. It has to attack the larvae stage as it will not be effective against adult heartworms. It also will treat adult hookworms, remove whipworms and adult roundworms as well as controlling mites and ticks.
How often should I give my dog heartworm medicine?
For example, do so every three months or every other month and your pet may never succumb to full-on heartworm infestation. In fact, while it is present in all 50 states, heartworm disease in the USA is still somewhat rare in certain areas.
Are there any side effects to taking interceptor plus?
Side Effects and Other Considerations. While side effects of the ingestion of Interceptor and Interceptor Plus are rare, they can include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, weakness, and excess salivation. Please remember that Interceptor and Interceptor Plus are preventatives, not treatments.
How often should I give my Dog Sentinel and interceptor?
General Description. Milbemycin is used to prevent heartworm and other parasitic infestations on your pet. It is found in two drugs, Sentinel® (Milbemycin Oxime and Lufenuron) and Interceptor® (Milbemycin Oxime only). Interceptor® is to be given every 30 days, preferably on the same day every month to treat and prevent fleas and other parasites.
What do you need to know about interceptor for dogs?
Interceptor works at protecting your pet from various forms of parasites that can harm your dog and potentially infect your household. While this medicine covers the prevention (not removal) of fleas, its stronger points of protection are found in dealing with the worm form of parasites, ticks, and mites.
Interceptor begins treatment by interfering with the central nervous system of the larvae of heartworms that may be in your dog. It has to attack the larvae stage as it will not be effective against adult heartworms. It also will treat adult hookworms, remove whipworms and adult roundworms as well as controlling mites and ticks.
When is the best time to take interceptor?
Always give Interceptor® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption. Interceptor®’s active ingredient is Milbemycin and is effective against internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and young heartworms. Interceptor works by interfering with the central nervous system of the heartworm larvae.