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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Heartgard does heartworms alone.
Heartgard Plus adds rounds and hooks.
Interceptor does heartworm, rounds, hooks, and whips.
Both Heartgard and Interceptor are good drugs and I would not hesitate to use either.
The dosing for Interceptor looks more weight appropriate for Yorkies (since it's 2-10 pounds and Heartgard is up to 25 pounds), but actually 1/5 of the dose of Interceptor given is a safe heart dose. The other 4/5 of the dose is what controls intestinal parasites. That by no means indicates that it's okay to split the Interceptor pill into fifths. It's just that what may look like a better dose is really not because a much smaller dose could really be used. However, the safe heart dose isn't available in the US.
I really like Interceptor and Sentinel. We do both here depending on my mood and the weather (no need for Sentinel in the winter). |
thank you Ladies! and yes....it does control more parasites...a little more expensive but the furgirls are worth it...I am not saying Heartgard isn't a good product but, as you said...I think Interceptor is more weight appropriate. Hopefully my little Lillie doesn't get an upset belly....I am going to wait until they eat something...don't want to give it on an empty belly...I free feed so I don't always catch them eating...I think they wait until I leave for work. Have you ever given it on an empty belly? did it make them sick?