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Originally Posted by Sheldonsmom  Anyone here uses iverhart? That is what our vet gave us a sample, the pill says is for 0 to 25 lbs dogs, I gave 1/2 last month and 1/2 this month. Since everyone seems to use interceptor, can some one tell me what's the difference?
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Pills shouldn't be split because if the drug is unevenly distributed, there could be months where not enough is given. You can always call the company and ask. Iverhart is one brand that uses ivermectin. Heartgard is also ivermectin. Depending on the type of Iverhart, there may be another ingredient for intestinal parasites.
So the difference between Iverhart and Interceptor is the active ingredient. Iverhart is ivermectin while Interceptor is milbemycin oxime. Both active ingredients are considered great choices for heartworm prevention. More vets use Heartgard than Iverhart though (couldn't tell you why, but my guess is that a lot of vets like Merial (the manufacturer of Heartgard)).
Ivermectin kill heartworm larvae.
If another ingredient is present, that would be for intestinal parasites. Heartgard Plus adds pyrantel which control round and hook worms.
Milbemycin oxime kills heartworm larvae, round worms, hookworms, and whipworms, but I think there is info somewhere about pyrantel controlling more types of hookworms than milbemycin.
Ok, that was a confusing ramble.
