Interceptor Flavor Tabs – Broad-Spectrum Wormer for Dogs
Intestinal worms and heartworms are becoming increasingly common in the country. Interceptor Flavor Tabs offer the best defense against these harmful parasites. Just one monthly chew is enough to protect your dogs from potentially deadly heartworm disease and the most common types of gastrointestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.
Interceptor Wormer for Dogs comes in a tasty flavored chew form that all dogs willingly accept, allowing for hassle-free administration. It lets you begin young. You can start treating your puppy or dog with Interceptor as early as 4 weeks of age. Plus, Interceptor heartworm chews for dogs are available in four different weight-specific packs, ensuring a perfect fit for dogs of all sizes. Buy Interceptor Flavor Tabs for an easy and effective way to keep your dog worm-free.
Recommended For:
- Puppies & dogs.
- Interceptor Flavor Tabs is suitable for puppies and dogs from 4 weeks of age, weighing 2.0 lbs or greater.
Interceptor Flavor Tabs Coverage:
- Prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.
- Controls adult hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum).
- Removes and controls adult roundworms (Toxocara canis & Toxascaris leonina).
- Removes and controls whipworms (Trichuris vulpis).
Interceptor Flavor Tabs contain the active ingredient milbemycin oxime. After administration, the formula is absorbed into your dog's bloodstream. Milbemycin oxime interferes with invertebrate neurotransmission. The formula prevents heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae. It controls adult hookworms while removing and controlling adult roundworms and whipworms.
According to a controlled lab study referenced by Elanco, Interceptor was 100% effective against induced heartworm infections (when given once a month for six consecutive months).
How to Use Interceptor Heartworm Chews on Dogs?
- Weigh your dog to determine the correct dosage strength.
- Administer Interceptor orally at monthly intervals, preferably on the same day of the month. It can be offered to the dog by hand.
- Alternatively, it can be offered with a small amount of dog food or as other tablets.
- Observe your dog closely after administration to ensure it consumes the entire dose. If the entire dose is not taken, give a full recommended dose immediately.
- Administer the first dose within one month of the dog's first exposure to mosquitoes, followed by monthly dosing until the end of mosquito season.
- When replacing Diethylcarbamazine (Dec) with Interceptor for heartworm disease prevention, administer the first dose within 30 days after the last dose of Diethylcarbamazine (Dec).
- If you miss a dose or if treatment is delayed, immediately give a dose of Interceptor and resume the dosing schedule.
Interceptor Flavor Tabs Dosing Guide:
| Dog Size |
Dog Weight (lbs) |
Pack Color |
Milbemycin oxime Strength (mg) |
Doses Administered |
| XSmall Dogs |
2 – 10 |
Brown |
2.3 |
One |
| Small Dogs |
11 – 25 |
Green |
5.75 |
One |
| Medium Dogs |
26 – 50 |
Yellow |
11.5 |
One |
| Large Dogs |
51 - 100 |
White |
23.0 |
One |
For dogs over 100.0 lbs, administer the appropriate combination of Interceptor Chews.
Interceptor Flavor Tabs is not effective against adult heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis). Test your dogs for existing heartworm infection before starting with heartworm preventive treatment. If your dog is infected, consult a vet to treat the disease and remove heartworms before starting a preventive program.
Milbemycin oxime is safe for use in pregnant and breeding dogs. Controlled clinical field studies referenced in the label suggest that Interceptor can be used in pets receiving vaccines, antibiotics, anthelmintics, steroids, flea collars, dips, and shampoos. It should not be used in puppies under four weeks of age or less than two pounds of body weight.
Storage Guide:
- Store at room temperature, between 59°F and 77°F (15-25°C).
What is Interceptor?
Interceptor is a palatable, flavored monthly chew for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. It also protects dogs against roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.
Is Interceptor safe for my dog?
Interceptor Flavor Tabs is suitable for use in puppies and dogs from 4 weeks of age and at least 2 pounds of body weight. It is usually safe for pregnant and breeding dogs when given as recommended by the manufacturer.
Before treating my dog with Interceptor, what should I discuss with my vet?
You should inform your vet if your pet has experienced any allergic reaction to the active ingredient used in the treatment. Also, let the veterinarian know if your dog has encountered any illness recently or is still recovering from any health condition. You should test your dog for heartworm infection before beginning treatment with Interceptor and treat if your dog is infected, as per the vet's recommendation.
How frequently should I give my dog Interceptor?
Interceptor for Dogs is a monthly treatment. You should administer it orally once every month.
Does my dog need Interceptor Heartworm Chew all year, even if it is cold outside?
The threat of heartworm disease does not disappear with dropping temperatures. The risk may be reduced during cold weather, but it is never zero. Therefore, you should administer a heartworm preventive year-round for uninterrupted protection.
I gave my dog more than the recommended dose of Interceptor. What should I do?
In case of overdosing, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
What should I do if I’m late administering the Interceptor dose?
Administer the missed dose as soon as you recall. After one month, you can continue with the monthly schedule.
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