Interceptor Flavor Tabs - YorkieTalk.com Forums

DJDB · 07-06-2011, 07:24 PM

The vet gave us Interceptor Flavor Tabs de-worming medicine for our puppy. Has anyone else used this? Does it give the dog diarrhea? I can't find anything on the website about side effects.

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-06-2011, 07:27 PM

I have used it in the past and don't recall it causing any problems. I use Sentinal now.

KazzyK810 · 07-06-2011, 07:32 PM

Interceptor is the only heartworm medication I've ever used on my yorkies. My vet only recommends Interceptor & Sentinel.

107barney · 07-06-2011, 07:33 PM

We have used Interceptor on our dogs for many years, no problems.

Ellie May · 07-06-2011, 07:34 PM

Interceptor is a great drug. Never any issues with it here. The package insert might list side effects along with maybe drugs.com.

enzosfamily · 07-07-2011, 12:06 PM

Hi, I give my Enzo interceptor and he has never had any issues - we follow a complete holistic protocol due to his health issues and my homeopathic vet does recommend interceptor - but we give him 1 pill every two months instead of one every month per her instructions. The holistic vet I saw before my current one suggested one every 6 weeks so it seems that are all on the same type page.

DJDB · 07-07-2011, 12:17 PM

Thanks everyone! I had been holding off giving Ozzy the medication because I was dreading him having loose bowel moments. I gave him his first pill last night after I read your posts and so far so good. We're supposed to give him another in two weeks, then once more two weeks after that.

Sandysbabies · 07-07-2011, 12:27 PM

Have used Interceptor for years and have never had a problem. I think you will like it. Mine also take it real easy. I have never had to put it in cheese or anything to get them to take it. They just take it right down with no problem. Good luck.

107barney · 07-07-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzosfamily

Hi, I give my Enzo interceptor and he has never had any issues - we follow a complete holistic protocol due to his health issues and my homeopathic vet does recommend interceptor - but we give him 1 pill every two months instead of one every month per her instructions. The holistic vet I saw before my current one suggested one every 6 weeks so it seems that are all on the same type page.

Interceptor is labeled to be used every 30 days in dogs for appropriate heart worm protection.

pagonzal · 07-07-2011, 05:49 PM

We have always used Interceptor and have had no problems.

Pam

ArmaniMan · 07-07-2011, 05:53 PM

I use interceptor monthly with my duo and they both do fine with no side effects.

ladyjane · 07-07-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDB

Thanks everyone! I had been holding off giving Ozzy the medication because I was dreading him having loose bowel moments. I gave him his first pill last night after I read your posts and so far so good. We're supposed to give him another in two weeks, then once more two weeks after that.

Are you sure he gave you Interceptor for deworming? It is a heartworm preventative and yes, it does cover intestinal worms, but I have only seen it given monthly. I have never heard of giving it as often as you are saying.

I think you should call your vet for further clarification.

ladyjane · 07-07-2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzosfamily

Hi, I give my Enzo interceptor and he has never had any issues - we follow a complete holistic protocol due to his health issues and my homeopathic vet does recommend interceptor - but we give him 1 pill every two months instead of one every month per her instructions. The holistic vet I saw before my current one suggested one every 6 weeks so it seems that are all on the same type page.

I would ask this homeopathic vet if he/she is going to pay for heartworm treatment for your pup should he contract heartworms. Every other month is not the recommended dosage per the manufacturer.

I have had many pups with various health conditions and my vet has never cut the heartworm preventative dosage down. Further, my pups and/or my fosters have never had any untoward issues due to heartworm preventatives.

DJDB · 07-07-2011, 08:30 PM

I'm looking right at the package and it says Interceptor Flavor Tabs, and the instructions say "give 1 chewable tablet today and repeat every two weeks for 3 treatments. Give with food." The instructions are on a sticker put on by the vet. From our conversation with the vet I was under the impression it was just for regular type worms.

ladyjane · 07-07-2011, 09:09 PM

Here is a link to the product information:

http://www.interceptor.novartis.us/r...label_info.pdf

Indications and Dosage from that site:

Indications: INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are indicated for use in the
prevention of 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 in dogs and in puppies four weeks of age or
greater and two pounds body weight or greater.

Dosage: INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are given orally, once a month, at the
recommended minimum dosage rate of 0.23 mg milbemycin oxime per pound
of body weight (0.5 mg/kg).

07-06-2011, 07:24 PM	#1
DJDB YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 466	Interceptor Flavor Tabs The vet gave us Interceptor Flavor Tabs de-worming medicine for our puppy. Has anyone else used this? Does it give the dog diarrhea? I can't find anything on the website about side effects.

07-06-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I have used it in the past and don't recall it causing any problems. I use Sentinal now. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-06-2011, 07:32 PM	#3
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,120	Interceptor is the only heartworm medication I've ever used on my yorkies. My vet only recommends Interceptor & Sentinel. __________________ Karan with Sophie & Willow (ZoE )(Chelsea )

07-06-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	We have used Interceptor on our dogs for many years, no problems. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

07-06-2011, 07:34 PM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Interceptor is a great drug. Never any issues with it here. The package insert might list side effects along with maybe drugs.com. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-07-2011, 12:06 PM	#6
enzosfamily Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie Posts: 26	Interceptor Hi, I give my Enzo interceptor and he has never had any issues - we follow a complete holistic protocol due to his health issues and my homeopathic vet does recommend interceptor - but we give him 1 pill every two months instead of one every month per her instructions. The holistic vet I saw before my current one suggested one every 6 weeks so it seems that are all on the same type page.

07-07-2011, 12:17 PM	#7
DJDB YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 466	Thanks everyone! I had been holding off giving Ozzy the medication because I was dreading him having loose bowel moments. I gave him his first pill last night after I read your posts and so far so good. We're supposed to give him another in two weeks, then once more two weeks after that.

07-07-2011, 12:27 PM	#8
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Have used Interceptor for years and have never had a problem. I think you will like it. Mine also take it real easy. I have never had to put it in cheese or anything to get them to take it. They just take it right down with no problem. Good luck.

07-07-2011, 05:49 PM	#10
pagonzal YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 438	We have always used Interceptor and have had no problems. Pam

07-07-2011, 05:53 PM	#11
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I use interceptor monthly with my duo and they both do fine with no side effects. __________________ Armani & Chloe

07-07-2011, 08:30 PM	#14
DJDB YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 466	I'm looking right at the package and it says Interceptor Flavor Tabs, and the instructions say "give 1 chewable tablet today and repeat every two weeks for 3 treatments. Give with food." The instructions are on a sticker put on by the vet. From our conversation with the vet I was under the impression it was just for regular type worms. Last edited by DJDB; 07-07-2011 at 08:32 PM.

07-07-2011, 09:09 PM	#15
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Here is a link to the product information: http://www.interceptor.novartis.us/r...label_info.pdf Indications and Dosage from that site: Indications: INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are indicated for use in the prevention of 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 in dogs and in puppies four weeks of age or greater and two pounds body weight or greater. Dosage: INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are given orally, once a month, at the recommended minimum dosage rate of 0.23 mg milbemycin oxime per pound of body weight (0.5 mg/kg). __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP