{"product_id":"interceptor-plus-chew-for-dogs","title":"Interceptor Plus Chew for Dogs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonthly Chicken-Flavored Chew for Protection Against All 5 Major Worms in Dogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterceptor Plus is an FDA-approved, prescription-only once-monthly chicken-flavored chewable tablet for dogs and puppies weighing at least 2 lbs and 6 weeks or older. It combines milbemycin oxime and praziquantel to protect against all five of the most dangerous worm types in dogs: heartworm disease, adult hookworm, adult roundworm, adult whipworm, and adult tapeworm. It is the only monthly dog worm prevention product that pairs full heartworm and intestinal worm protection with tapeworm coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents Heartworm Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milbemycin oxime stops Dirofilaria immitis larvae from maturing into adult heartworms with 100% effectiveness when given consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats and Controls Adult Tapeworms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praziquantel targets four tapeworm species with 100% efficacy, an advantage over products that skip tapeworm coverage entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats and Controls Adult Roundworms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina roundworm infections effectively in dogs of all sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats and Controls Adult Hookworms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps Ancylostoma caninum hookworm infections under control in both dogs and puppies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats and Controls Adult Whipworms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears Trichuris vulpis whipworm infections, which are often missed by routine fecal tests in dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChicken-Flavored Chewable:\u003c\/strong\u003e A real chicken-flavored chew that most dogs take willingly, keeping monthly dosing simple and low-stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for Small Puppies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approved for puppies as young as 6 weeks old and weighing as little as 2 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round or Seasonal Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be given year-round or started within one month of first mosquito exposure and continued for six months after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 78.7209%; height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0609%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.662%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0609%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eMilbemycin Oxime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.662%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e0.23 mg\/lb (0.5 mg\/kg) minimum per tablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0609%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003ePraziquantel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.662%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e2.28 mg\/lb (5 mg\/kg) minimum per tablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Administration Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interceptor Plus is an FDA-approved prescription product obtained through or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly Oral Administration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give one chewable tablet by mouth once a month, keeping the same date each month for consistent coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffer by Hand or With Food:\u003c\/strong\u003e The chew can be given from your hand or tucked into a small amount of food; either works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourage Chewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encouraging your dog to bite into the chew before swallowing is ideal, though the product works just as well if gulped down whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak Into Pieces if Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e For dogs that gulp treats, break the chew into pieces as long as the entire dose is fully consumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch After Dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep an eye on your dog after dosing to confirm the full tablet has been consumed; re-dose if any is rejected or lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs Over 100 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your veterinarian will advise on which tablet sizes to combine to reach the correct total dose for dogs over 100 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissed Dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you notice a missed dose, go ahead and give it right away, then carry on with the regular monthly schedule; do not give two doses close together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Products:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Interceptor Plus no later than 30 days after your dog's last dose of the previous heartworm preventive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any medication for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest Before Starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs should be checked for existing heartworm infections before beginning, as Interceptor Plus does not kill adult heartworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot With Other Heartworm Medications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never give Interceptor Plus alongside a different heartworm prevention product at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Six Monthly Doses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer than six consecutive monthly doses after last mosquito exposure may not deliver complete heartworm prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Microfilariae Counts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild hypersensitivity reactions including vomiting, labored breathing, and lethargy have been reported in some microfilariae-positive dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollies and MDR1 Dogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs with the MDR1 gene mutation may be more sensitive to this product; consult your vet before use in herding breeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeizure History:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always speak to your veterinarian before giving Interceptor Plus to any dog with a history of epilepsy or seizures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding, Pregnant, and Lactating Dogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety has not been confirmed in breeding or lactating females; milbemycin oxime can pass into milk and affect nursing puppies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Age and Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for puppies younger than 6 weeks or any dog weighing under 2 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapeworm Reinfection Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs may become reinfected with Echinococcus multilocularis between monthly doses; good hygiene practices are also advisable in endemic areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Away from Children:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is not for human use and must be stored out of children's reach at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGastrointestinal Upset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vomiting, loose stools, and reduced appetite have been reported following administration of milbemycin oxime or praziquantel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLethargy and Depression:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drop in energy and signs of low mood have been reported in some dogs after dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeurological Signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of coordination, convulsions, and weakness have been reported; call your vet straight away if any appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excessive drooling has been noted in some dogs following administration of this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Worm Expulsion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worms passing in the stool after dosing is an expected sign that the product is working against intestinal parasites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverdose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible if you think your dog has taken more than the recommended dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Temperature Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard room temperature environment works well; aim to keep the product within 59°F - 77°F (15°C - 25°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Away from Children and Pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store this prescription medication somewhere children and other animals simply cannot reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What parasites does Interceptor Plus protect dogs against?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interceptor Plus delivers 5-in-1 worm protection. It prevents heartworm disease and treats adult hookworm, roundworm, whipworm, and four species of adult tapeworm. It does not cover fleas, ticks, or sarcoptic mange, so additional products may be needed for those parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: How does Interceptor Plus differ from regular Interceptor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both products contain milbemycin oxime and cover heartworm, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm. Interceptor Plus adds praziquantel, which brings in coverage against four adult tapeworm species. Regular Interceptor Flavor Tabs do not contain praziquantel and offer no tapeworm protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: Why does Interceptor Plus need at least six monthly doses for full heartworm prevention?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled laboratory studies showed one or two consecutive monthly doses did not achieve 100% effectiveness against heartworm. Full protection was only confirmed after six consecutive monthly doses. Treatment must start within one month of first mosquito exposure and run for at least six months after the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: Can Interceptor Plus be used in Collies and other herding breeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Testing in rough-coated Collies showed no adverse effects at up to four times the maximum label dose. Reactions only appeared at five times the dose, well above normal use. Dogs with the MDR1 gene mutation common in herding breeds may still be more sensitive, so checking with your vet first is advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: Is Interceptor Plus safe for pregnant or lactating dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety in breeding or lactating females has not been fully confirmed. Studies showed milbemycin oxime passes into milk and can affect nursing puppies when given throughout the mating and weaning period. 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