Heartgard Plus for Dogs

Interceptor® Flavor Tabs, (milbemycin oxime) is an FDA-approved, pleasant monthly treat for your dog which tackles the problem of heartworm infection. This is a once-a-month tablet that will provide you with ease of mind and confidence that your dog is safe, not just from the nasty heartworms, but also controls infection from other parasites like adult whipworms, adult roundworms, and adult hookworms. These are parasites that can cause pain for your dogs, not to mention that, if left untreated, can be fatal.

Just like any other  controlled substance, Interceptor® Flavor Tabs cannot be dispensed without a prescription from the vet. This is because there are side effects to using this product like neurological and digestive complications in dogs.

Interceptor® Flavor Tabs, which have been around for 15 years, comes in 4 package sizes. They are conveniently color-coded for easy identification. The package for your dog will depend on his body weight and age, but there is a minimum requirement which is the dog should be at least 1 month old and over 2 pounds. For dogs that are heavier than 100 pounds, the vet will probably prescribe a combination of tablets suitable for his age and weight.

It is equally important that you have your dog tested for any worm infection prior to giving this preventive treatment. This is because if your dig is already infested with adult heartworms, he needs to be treated for the infection first. Otherwise, he could have problems with vomiting, over-salivation, diarrhea, anorexia, difficulty in breathing, convulsions, and lethargy. These are reactions caused by the protein from dead or dying worms. Unfortunately, these could trigger a heart condition that could be fatal.

The question many dog owners may be asking is whether to choose between Interceptor® Flavor Tabs or other heartworm preventive treatments like Heartgard. The feedback gathered from previous buyers of both treatment drugs, majority of the responses for Interceptor® Flavor Tabs have been positive. Many have used them for more than a year, and have been happy with the results. There have been cases of infections even with Interceptor® Flavor Tabs, but these have been few and far between. To make sure that Interceptor® Flavor Tabs will work successfully on your dog, talk to the vet, and have regular check-ups and tests done. This way, if your dog is not responding to Interceptor® Flavor Tabs, you can switch drugs before the situation gets out of hand.

Another concern regarding heartworm preventive treatment using this drug has been whether to give it to pregnant or nursing dogs. Studies have shown that if given high dosage of this drug, some degree of drug is found in the milk. Of course, there should be no reason to give high dosage if you follow the once-a-month treatment plan. If you do, then your dog and her puppies are safe from tainted milk.

If you ask around, you will find out that there are preventive heartworm treatments that cannot be used on certain breeds of dogs like the sheepdog and collies. In the case of Interceptor® Flavor Tabs, collies have been tested to not be affected in any special way which means that you can safely use this drug on them.
Similarly, if your dog is under other medication or treatment, no ill effects have been seen if combined with Interceptor® Flavor Tabs. However, it is always better to consult with your vet and give him a detailed medical history of your dog.

Interceptor® Flavor Tabs is a good way to keep your dog healthy and free from parasites. It’s better to spend on affordable preventive drugs than on costly surgery. In addition, you spare your dog from pain and discomfort, and that is what it’s all about when owning a dog!