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Interceptor
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Interceptor

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About Interceptor

Concerned about your pet’s care? Give your dog Interceptor Flavor Tabs, the dog medicine that prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, the control of adult Ancylostoma caninum (hookworm), and the removal and control of adult Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina (roundworms) and Trichuris vulpis (whipworm) infections.

You only have to give your dog Interceptor Flavor Tabs once a month, an advantage when it comes to your dog’s care. Interceptor Flavor Tabs can be given to dogs and puppies four weeks of age or greater, and two pounds body weight or greater.

Manufacturer

Novartis

Directions

Interceptor flavored tablets should be administered once a month year-round, or at least during and one month following mosquito season; animals that are traveling for the first time to heartworm-risk areas should begin treatment a month prior. Interceptor is available in flavored chewable tablets that should not be swallowed whole (and can be broken up to prevent such a thing from happening), and can be given directly into the pet’s mouth or together with food. Dosage is dependant on weight.

In dogs, the usual dose is:

  • 2-10 pounds is 2.3mg
  • 11-25 pounds is 5.75mg
  • 26-50 pounds is 11.5mg
  • 51-100 pounds is 23mg

In cats, the usual dose is:

  • 1.5-6 pounds is 5.75mg
  • 6.1-12 pounds is 11.5mg
  • 12.1-25 pounds is 23mg

Ingredients

Milbemycin Oxime

Side Effects

Side effects are rare, but can include depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures, and weakness.

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Based on 64 reviews

Average Customer Rating (4)
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4 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Margaret, a German Shepherd owner

From:Flagler Beach, FL

Posted:05/02/08

Heartworm protection

Seems like a good product. Heartworms can be a life threatening problem. I'm afraid of drugs but this one seems to keep the heart worms at bay.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Barbara, 3 Jack Russells (1 outside), 1 spaniel ty

From:Texas

Posted:04/28/08

Awesome

I have always used interceptor for my dogs. Although I lost my 13 year old poodle from old age, my two jack russells (one is 5 and the other just turned one) I have always had my dogs protected from killer worms (they have always tested negative.) I have always purchased from my vet but wanted to try you folks out and was very pleased with the service and quick delivery. You will see my orders from now on for interceptor and other products. Keep up the great work.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Belle's Mom

From:Louisiana

Posted:04/27/08

Great Value!

Great price....SUPER service!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Martha, a beagle owner

From:Arlington, VA

Posted:04/26/08

My dog loves it and it works

Easy to give and he's always been worm free.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Norma...mom to 4 rescue dogs.

From:Florida

Posted:04/26/08

Great Product!

I love interceptor. All 4 of my dogs are on it, and they look forward to their monthly "treat". Been using it for years. PetCareRX has the best prices I've found.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Gloria own 3 small dogs

From:CO.

Posted:04/26/08

heartworm medicine

good price, good service. helpful as I am old, Thanks a lot.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Nancy, Yellow Lab Owner

From:Nashville, TN

Posted:04/24/08

Great Price

5 years ago, I rescued a Yellow Lab from the shelter, the next day would have been too late for him. I never got the story how this sweet dog ended up in the pound, but he had been abused. I'm so glad I decided to take a look at the shelter that day. When I took him to my Vet, he already had heartworms. So, he went through treatment and has been taking his pill every month and is doing great. This was my first time to buy his medicine online, I couldn't believe how much cheaper it was from what I was paying at the Vet's office. When his Advantage runs out, I know where I will buy it.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Lindsey loves her English Mastiffs

From:Springfield, MO

Posted:04/22/08

Great Value-Great Product

We have 2 very large dogs (130+lbs each), so medication can get very expensive. By purchasing a year supply of Interceptor from PetCareRX for both dogs, instead of at our local vet, we saved over $60.00. Our order was shipped out promptly, and we are very satisfied with the product.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:elvira

From:deltona,fl.

Posted:04/21/08

interceptor

i always used this one and my dog loves it, great service speedy delivery

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Pug Owner

From:Georgia

Posted:04/21/08

Highly Effective Heartworm Prevention

Have been using this product on our pets for years without any problems. We like that it protects from other worms including whipworms that can cause colitis problems.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Molly

From:Central Florida

Posted:04/19/08

works great

my cocker spaniel had a reaction to her previous heart worm medication so we switched to this brand and she hasn't had any problems. it works great!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Chihuahua Mom

From:Daytona Beach, FL

Posted:04/19/08

My dogs are happy campers without heartworm!

I have 7 little chihuahuas so it's a bit of a problem sorting out the tiny tablets to the right mouths, but I put them in cheese. Just wish the packing was easier to open to get the tablets out. All my kids just love it, especially the chesse, I'm sure. Great prices too!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:sue, ower of one crazed boxer.

From:Newark, De

Posted:04/19/08

Boxerlover

Same products much less expensive.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Melanie and Taz

From:Cary, North Carolina

Posted:04/19/08

Same Thing

This product is highly recommened and is the exact same thing you would get from your vet. Just at the vet you would pay much more. It was at my house in no time. If you are rich(have no problems with gas shooting through the roof) get it from your vet, otherwise get from PetCareRx.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Jamie, Roxie Boxie & Ms. Marley's Mom

From:Hendersonville, TN

Posted:04/15/08

Returning Customer...for a reason!

Love the ease of ordering, free shipping and special discounts. Prompt shipping!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:04/04/08

3 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:T.G., owner of a boxer

From:Atlanta

Posted:04/02/08

Like the protection, hate the tablet!

At the recommendation of my vet, I switched to Interceptor from the Heartgard because it protects against an additional worm. For this, I will continue to use the product. However, my dog LOVES the chewy Heartgard formulation and HATES the Interceptor tablet. We have to mask it in a hunk of cheese, which I don't like giving my dog. I wish the Interceptor had the consitency of a treat rather than that of a hard vitamin-like tablet.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Buddy's Mom

From:Northern California

Posted:03/28/08

No problems with Interceptor

My dog has been on Interceptor for 5 years, with no side effects, and he has consistently received negative test results for heartworm. I'd say it is working just great!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Pastor

From:Florida

Posted:03/25/08

Charlie is healthy

We have been using this product for our dogs for years. We have been very pleased with the product and they have had no side-effects

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Claudia and Bob a "Sheltie" owner and the "slaves"

From:Niagara Falls, NY

Posted:03/16/08

"Major", "Heidi" and Toby and Lacey

"Major" and "Heidi" have passed on to the big doggie heaven in the sky, and Toby and Lacey are taking Inceptor. All four of our dogs have taken Inceptor with no disguises. They take it as if it were a treat. Inceptor does what it is supposed to do and the dogs love it.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:Campbell Hall, NY

Posted:03/13/08

Intercepter - Green

I have been using this product for 4 years now. I have tried other heartworm medications, but my fussy Shih Tzu would not take them. He loves his small Intercepter pill, and quickly eats it every month. He sometimes even sits up and "begs" for it!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:multiple hunting dog owner

From:chicago

Posted:02/24/08

interceptor

i ve used interceptor for years w/ all my dogs w/ great results. no worms!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:JO, owned by a black german shepherd!!!!!!!

From:KY

Posted:02/14/08

Works!!!!!!!

Easy to give once a month. Love the stickers for the calendar so I won't forget. No problems with side effects.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Kelley

From:Tennessee

Posted:01/20/08

Eidson Loves the flavor

I have no problem getting our rottweiler to take her interceptor, and since she was a puppy and started her on this treatment she has been worm free!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Betsy, a chocolate lab owner

From:Buffalo, NY

Posted:12/07/07

Excellent!

Been using this for 6 years and my dog has never gotten heartworm disease!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:WINNIE

From:MIAMI,FL

Posted:12/06/07

WORKS GREAT

NO HARTWORMS FOUND

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Nick and Amanda, proud parents of Harley and Georg

From:Columbus, OH

Posted:09/28/07

Great Protection

When our dogs got whipworm last year, we found this to be the only product to protect against it!! Plus it covers heartworm! Saves a lot of money to buy it all in one convenient pill! We're users for life! =-)

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:brenda I would not recommend anything else. I wou

From:PA

Posted:09/16/07

Execellent

It treats not only heartworm but ticks and mosquitos. I don't dislike anything except if it were less costly.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:08/21/07

Wonderful!

Great product!!!

4 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Sabrina, three dogs and three cats

From:Texas

Posted:08/14/07

Vet approved product

My vet is satisfied with the products performance and that's good enough for me.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:Venus

Posted:08/11/07

God loves dogs

it works

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:08/09/07

My dogs love it

I like that it is one easy pill.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Jason

From:Kenmore, NY USA

Posted:07/31/07

Great product

Never any problems for either of my dogs as long as I have used this product.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:Tennessee

Posted:07/29/07

Noah need this

Vet recommends this product

4 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:07/29/07

Noad loves flavor

Vet recommends this product

4 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:07/29/07

Noad loves flavor

Vet recommended this product

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Michelle, Chihuahua owner.

From:New York

Posted:07/25/07

Great

I use it all the time for my dogs. They like it and take it on their own with no problems and no coaxing.

4 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Vic-homemaker

From:Cleveland, Ohio

Posted:07/13/07

good product

so far product has done well

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Margaret, cat & dog owner

From:MA

Posted:07/03/07

Great, both for cats & dogs

broad spectrum, palatable and offers good protection.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Dianne - wolf/dog owner

From:Illinois

Posted:06/22/07

Lifesaving product

I tried this product when one of my pups got hookworms. I have used it faithfully since then.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:06/21/07

perfect for herding breeds

Does not contain ivermectin

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:06/12/07

Great!

Make me feel safer.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:sage I like Interceptor because it is easy to give

From:arkansas

Posted:06/10/07

once amonth covers wht you need

It covers most worms except tapeworms.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:06/01/07

heartworm

well recommended

4 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:Virginia

Posted:05/24/07

No side affects

Dogs like it!

4 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:AP

From:Alamaba

Posted:05/23/07

Heartworm Tablets

This product seems to be working very well. My pet is on this medication for about 1.5 years and she is tested negative for heartworms and doing great. Only thing I would like to see in addition is the affordable tablets with protection against flea and tick so that I don't have to apply frontline or similar protection.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Leon, owned by 3 little girl Chihuahuas

From:Salem, VA

Posted:05/06/07

Interceptor for heartworm and other parasitic worm control

Easy to give and always provides a negative test result.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Karen - long-haired chi owner

From:Kill Devil Hills, NC

Posted:04/28/07

Peace of Mind

We live in an area that becomes rampant with mosquitos, it gives us great peace of mind that our little girl is protected. The vet just gave her a good going over and she is very healthy. Thanks for the great price. I recommend this product whole-heartly...

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Ruth. Three cats and a gog owner.

From:Crystal River Fl.

Posted:04/28/07

Works Great! No more worm troubles.

Easy to give. Works!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:04/23/07

love it

love this med

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:brian a chesapeak owner

From:bonneau SC

Posted:04/17/07

love it

not sure

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Kathy, own 2 Havanese dogs

From:KY

Posted:04/11/07

Highly recommended

Very satisfied

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Leslie

From:Ohio

Posted:04/10/07

Big Healthy Puppy!

Each time Maggie May goes to the vet, he's thrilled with how healthy she is! No worms... ever! Dr. Smith recommended Interceptor and I used to purchase it from him, but it's much cheaper on here.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:ct

Posted:04/09/07

awesome!

my dog is heartworm free with this product!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:

From:

Posted:03/30/07

great stuff

never had any problems!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Paul

From:

Posted:03/12/07

Best for Heartworms

I have used Interceptor for years and never had a problem with heartworms, and we live in mosquito alley. Interceptor comes with a guarantee and hopefully I will never have to use it.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Speedbuggy, a weiner dog

From:North Carolina

Posted:03/11/07

A great product, from a current 4 legged weiner dog!

Had a great flavor, & no trouble getting that one down.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Lesa, a border collie owner

From:Bloomington, IN

Posted:03/05/07

JJ Loves

Our border collie is so good about taking her monthly medicines. All we do is set them on the floor, and she cobbles them up!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Marianne, Keeshond owner

From:Charlotte, NC

Posted:02/26/07

great

recommended by professionals

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Mimi

From:Solon, OH

Posted:01/21/07

Better than heartgua

I've been using this medication since my dogs were pups. The older male started out on heartguard however he breeder said that heartguard would not protect against whipworm. The vet wanted me to continue using heartguard. I will continue to use interceptor. I also have to disguise the pill in some tasty treat to get them to take it. Sometimes the male dog gets wise and tries to spit it out. It's still worth it!

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Teresa

From:Alloway,NJ

Posted:09/01/06

kills worms too

I switched to interceptor because my rotti got whipworms while on heartgard. (they get it from other dogs *walks in park) my vet then told me that interceptor protected him from those & heartgard didnot. I have to hide it in a tasty snack to give it to my dogs, but it's worth it for the protection. glad I switched.

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Wendy G.

From:Bartlett, Il

Posted:04/07/05

Fewer seizures

I have a cocker who seemed to routinely have seizures within 24 hours after I gave him another brand of heartworm medication. I tried Interceptor on Spencer and saw a dramatic reduction in seizures. Not sure it is coincidental or not but Spencer is much happier on Interceptor.*This is a prescription item

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:Sandra Smith

From:Chesterfield, SC

Posted:01/25/05

I just ordered this medication three days ago

Great service speedy delivery accuratcy rate good

5 Paws Up

Interceptor

Reviewer:nathalie

From:NYC.NY

Posted:01/11/05

great stuff

I really enjoy the ease of this product.

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FAQ’s about Interceptor

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  1. What flavor are these tabs?

    Interceptor tablets are flavored using a soy-protein based beef flavoring.

  2. What are the active ingredients?

    Milbemycin oxime, the active ingredient, is a mixture of the macrolides milbemycin A3 oxime and milbemycin A4 oxime.

  3. What is the dosage (mg) corresponding to each weight category?

    Interceptor 2-10lb contains 2.3 mg milbemycin oxime, in brown packs.
    Interceptor 11-25lb contains 5.75 mg milbemycin oxime, in green packs.
    Interceptor 26-50lb contains 11.5 mg milbemycin oxime, in yellow packs.
    Interceptor 51-100lb contains 23 mg milbemycin oxime, in white packs.

  4. Can Interceptor be used to kill heartworms already contracted by my pet?

    Interceptor is used to prevent heartworm. If you think your pet may be positive for heartworm you should contact your veterinarian for treatment options.

  5. Does Interceptor also protect against other intestinal worms?

    Interceptor is for the prevention of heartworm disease and the control of roundworms, hookworms and whipworms in dogs.

  6. What is the minimum age and/or weight?

    Interceptor is well tolerated by dogs of all ages and breeds, including Collie breeds and breeding animals.

  7. Can this be used on pregnant or lactating animals?

    Interceptor is well tolerated by dogs of all ages and breeds, including Collie breeds and breeding animals.

  8. Do I have to use Interceptor year round or only during the mosquito season?

    Where heartworm transmission is not seasonal Interceptor is given throughout the year. Dogs living in heartworm-free regions and travelling to heartworm risk areas should be treated within 1 month of the beginning of the exposure to transmission.

  9. What happens if I missed my monthly schedule?

    If a dose is missed dogs should be tested for heartworm infection. Heartworm prevention programs should be started only in dogs found to be uninfected.

  10. If I use Interceptor seasonally, do I need to have a heartworm test before administering the first dose?

    Interceptor must be given at monthly intervals, preferably on the same date starting within 1 month of the begining of the transmission season and continuing until 1 dose after its end. Where heartworm transmission is not seasonal Interceptor is given throughout the year. Dogs should be tested for heartworm infection. Heartworm prevention programs should be started only in dogs found to be uninfected.

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