Interceptor

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Well went to interceptors website and they have a pop up that comes up and says interceptor will no longer be made. Just thought I would post that.

I'm really bummed because Interceptor covered a couple worms that none of the others do. I also liked that my boys did well with it.

I guess we will stick with the Heartgard.

[Ellie May]

Well, I would not use it with Avantix II. I'd use it with Advantix original.

[107barney]

I'm going to use it with Frontline. I'll report back if anyone drops dead.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Absolutely if you don't want the lufeneron then it is out. It is the only one on the market that I am completely comfortable with except HG which my chica can't have.

I know you have told me before, but why can't she have HG?

[spiritwings1202]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I have heard a lot of bad stuff with trifexis I personally don't trust it.

Glad I haven't tried it yet. so what do you use?

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by 107barney

That's just not true!

Well in my opinion I feel it is an added poison my dog doesn't need if she is already being treated for fleas and ticks. I might talk to my vet about it but I still feel its to much.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by 107barney

I'm going to use it with Frontline. I'll report back if anyone drops dead.

Frontline and Advantix are different.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Well in my opinion I feel it is an added poison my dog doesn't need if she is already being treated for fleas and ticks. I might talk to my vet about it but I still feel its to much.

I don't blame you -- I don't see a need. I'm sure it won't hurt them or make them 'drop dead' of course, but it does seem a bit excessive. I wouldn't do it with both especially considering I've never once seen a flea (even when not on any flea/tick meds). So I refuse to treat something that's not a problem. And Advantix already covers more than Frontline, so it's even more. Frontline doesn't help at all here for ticks -- if anything I find it attracts them, so we can't use FL anymore.

Can Callie not have Heartguard?

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Well, I would not use it with Avantix II. I'd use it with Advantix original.

I haven't seen any of the stores carry just the regular Advantix.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I haven't seen any of the stores carry just the regular Advantix.

I have original Advantix. Didn't even realize there was an "II". What is the difference?

We got ours from EntirelyPets.

[Ellie May]

Advantix is permethrin for ticks and imidocloprid for fleas. This is an adulticide only.

sentinel is for heartworms but adds the inhubitor for fleas. You are not doubling up on anything unless you use Advantix II.

Kristin, Ellie can't have the meaty chew.
...besides it is one active ingredient versus two in HG.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't blame you -- I don't see a need. I'm sure it won't hurt them or make them 'drop dead' of course, but it does seem a bit excessive. I wouldn't do it with both especially considering I've never once seen a flea (even when not on any flea/tick meds). So I refuse to treat something that's not a problem. And Advantix already covers more than Frontline, so it's even more. Frontline doesn't help at all here for ticks -- if anything I find it attracts them, so we can't use FL anymore.

Can Callie not have Heartguard?

Yeah she can have it but I just liked the extra worm protection but I honestly have no idea how likely she is to even get the things the interceptor protects against that heart guard doesn't.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Well in my opinion I feel it is an added poison my dog doesn't need if she is already being treated for fleas and ticks. I might talk to my vet about it but I still feel its to much.

That's a good idea - talk to your vet

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't blame you -- I don't see a need. I'm sure it won't hurt them or make them 'drop dead' of course, but it does seem a bit excessive. I wouldn't do it with both especially considering I've never once seen a flea (even when not on any flea/tick meds). So I refuse to treat something that's not a problem. And Advantix already covers more than Frontline, so it's even more. Frontline doesn't help at all here for ticks -- if anything I find it attracts them, so we can't use FL anymore.

Can Callie not have Heartguard?

You just made me think, and I know this is just a coincidence, but weird . . . I saw the first flea in my life after we switched from Interceptor to HG last year. They were really bad in our area and my vet warned me because we weren't using the Frontline.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Sentinel is a great product, I don't mind the flea protection and its very safe even for my disabled dog.