{"id":4656,"date":"2022-09-05T03:15:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T03:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-09-06T10:17:52","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T10:17:52","slug":"frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: How safe is interceptor plus for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Frequent_question_How_safe_is_interceptor_plus_for_dogs\" title=\"Frequent question: How safe is interceptor plus for dogs?\">Frequent question: How safe is interceptor plus for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#What_are_the_side_effects_of_interceptor_plus_for_dogs\" title=\"What are the side effects of interceptor plus for dogs?\">What are the side effects of interceptor plus for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_safest_heartworm_medication_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the safest heartworm medication for dogs?\">What is the safest heartworm medication for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Does_interceptor_have_side_effects\" title=\"Does interceptor have side effects?\">Does interceptor have side effects?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Why_was_interceptor_for_dogs_discontinued\" title=\"Why was interceptor for dogs discontinued?\">Why was interceptor for dogs discontinued?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Can_interceptor_make_my_dog_sick\" title=\"Can interceptor make my dog sick?\">Can interceptor make my dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Is_interceptor_plus_better_than_Heartgard\" title=\"Is interceptor plus better than Heartgard?\">Is interceptor plus better than Heartgard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Do_dogs_really_need_heartworm_pills\" title=\"Do dogs really need heartworm pills?\">Do dogs really need heartworm pills?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Can_I_get_heartworm_medicine_without_a_vet\" title=\"Can I get heartworm medicine without a vet?\">Can I get heartworm medicine without a vet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Can_heartworm_pills_make_dog_sick\" title=\"Can heartworm pills make dog sick?\">Can heartworm pills make dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Can_my_dog_get_worms_while_on_interceptor\" title=\"Can my dog get worms while on interceptor?\">Can my dog get worms while on interceptor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#How_quickly_does_interceptor_work\" title=\"How quickly does interceptor work?\">How quickly does interceptor work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#How_often_should_I_give_my_dog_Interceptor_PLUS\" title=\"How often should I give my dog Interceptor PLUS?\">How often should I give my dog Interceptor PLUS?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Is_there_a_natural_heartworm_prevention_for_dogs\" title=\"Is there a natural heartworm prevention for dogs?\">Is there a natural heartworm prevention for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Can_I_cut_interceptor_in_half\" title=\"Can I cut interceptor in half?\">Can I cut interceptor in half?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs\/#Is_interceptor_the_same_as_Trifexis\" title=\"Is interceptor the same as Trifexis?\">Is interceptor the same as Trifexis?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_How_safe_is_interceptor_plus_for_dogs\"><\/span>Frequent question: How safe is interceptor plus for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs after administration of milbemycin oxime or praziquantel: vomiting, diarrhea, decreased activity, incoordination, weight loss, convulsions, weakness, and salivation.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-generic-interceptor-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is there a generic Interceptor Plus?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-interceptor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_of_interceptor_plus_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are the side effects of interceptor plus for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Side Effects:<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xj9SothiKAU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-safest-heartworm-medication-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_heartworm_medication_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the safest heartworm medication for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Given at the proper doses and under the supervision of a veterinarian, ivermectin is safe for most dogs and is very effective in treating and preventing a number of parasites.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-interceptor-have-side-effects\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_interceptor_have_side_effects\"><\/span>Does interceptor have side effects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of Interceptor Flavor Tabs: Depression\/lethargy, vomiting, ataxia, anorexia, diarrhea, convulsions, weakness and hypersalivation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZ8oB974M5I\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-was-interceptor-for-dogs-discontinued\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_interceptor_for_dogs_discontinued\"><\/span>Why was interceptor for dogs discontinued?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Greenfield, Ind., veterinary drug maker inherited Interceptor from Novartis Animal Health, which discontinued the monthly medication in 2013 because of quality-control issues. Interceptor (milbemycin oxime) is formulated to prevent heartworms and intestinal worms.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-interceptor-make-my-dog-sick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_interceptor_make_my_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can interceptor make my dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Interceptor Plus Important Safety Information<\/p>\n<p>The following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs after administration of milbemycin oxime or praziquantel: vomiting, diarrhea, decreased activity, incoordination, weight loss, convulsions, weakness, and salivation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-interceptor-plus-better-than-heartgard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_interceptor_plus_better_than_Heartgard\"><\/span>Is interceptor plus better than Heartgard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They both work to prevent heartworms, and they also offer added protection against roundworms and hookworms. Interceptor is safe for use in lactating dogs, while Heartgard Plus has not been proven safe for nursing mother dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Interceptor-vs-Heartgard-Plus.jpg\" alt=\"Interceptor vs Heartgard Plus For Dogs: We Asked A Vet | Hepper\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-really-need-heartworm-pills\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_really_need_heartworm_pills\"><\/span>Do dogs really need heartworm pills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heartworm disease can be prevented in dogs and cats by giving them medication once a month that also controls various internal and external parasites. Heartworm infections are diagnosed in about 250,000 dogs each year. 1 But there is no good reason for dogs to receive preventives all year; it is just not needed.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uQqIIpd4aRY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-heartworm-medicine-without-a-vet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_heartworm_medicine_without_a_vet\"><\/span>Can I get heartworm medicine without a vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIn the United States, purchasing heartworm preventive requires a prescription, according to the AHS (American Heartworm Society), which owners use to buy medication from their veterinarian or through a U.S. pharmacy.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-heartworm-pills-make-dog-sick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_heartworm_pills_make_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can heartworm pills make dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oral Heartworm Medications<\/p>\n<p>There are rarely side effects, if given at the proper dosage, but some dogs may experience vomiting, diarrhea, or incoordination. In the case of an allergic response to the heartworm medication, a dog may experience itching, hives, swelling of the face, or even seizures or shock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-my-dog-get-worms-while-on-interceptor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_get_worms_while_on_interceptor\"><\/span>Can my dog get worms while on interceptor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Interceptor will prevent the eggs from forming into adult parasites in your dog\u2019s GI tract, causing nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Two of those parasites, roundworms and hookworms are zoonotic, meaning they can be spread from pets to people, usually children and adults or elderly with compromised immune systems.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-quickly-does-interceptor-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_interceptor_work\"><\/span>How quickly does interceptor work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pl52vyWK5CE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-i-give-my-dog-interceptor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_give_my_dog_Interceptor_PLUS\"><\/span>How often should I give my dog Interceptor PLUS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>INTERCEPTOR PLUS should be administered at monthly intervals beginning within 1 month of the dog\u2019s first seasonal exposure to mosquitoes and continuing until at least 6 months after the dog\u2019s last seasonal exposure (see EFFECTIVENESS). INTERCEPTOR PLUS may be administered year-round without interruption.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uQqIIpd4aRY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-natural-heartworm-prevention-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_natural_heartworm_prevention_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is there a natural heartworm prevention for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are There Natural Heartworm Prevention Options? While there are natural ways to slightly decrease the likelihood that your dog will develop heartworm disease, none are effective enough to make skipping prescription heartworm preventatives a wise or safe decision.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-cut-interceptor-in-half\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cut_interceptor_in_half\"><\/span>Can I cut interceptor in half?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Interceptor Plus be Crushed? Interceptor Plus should be administered in a manner that encourages your dog to chew, rather than swallow whole. You may break or crush the chewable into pieces and feed them to your dog, making sure your dog consumes the complete dose.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-interceptor-the-same-as-trifexis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_interceptor_the_same_as_Trifexis\"><\/span>Is interceptor the same as Trifexis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trifexis is designed to do more than Interceptor \u2014 it targets fleas as well as heartworms and intestinal worms. But depending on the situation, veterinarians may recommend something else for flea control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: How safe is interceptor plus for dogs?What are the side effects of interceptor plus for dogs?What is the safest heartworm medication for dogs?Does interceptor have side effects?Why was interceptor for dogs discontinued?Can interceptor make my dog sick?Is interceptor plus better than Heartgard?Do dogs really need heartworm pills?Can I get heartworm&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-safe-is-interceptor-plus-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4656"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4656"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194276,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4656\/revisions\/194276"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}