Why was interceptor for dogs discontinued?

Why was interceptor for dogs discontinued? The Greenfield, Ind., veterinary drug maker inherited Interceptor from Novartis Animal Health, which discontinued the monthly medication in 2013 because of quality-control issues. Interceptor (milbemycin oxime) is formulated to prevent heartworms and intestinal worms.

Is there a generic for interceptor?

What is MilbeGuard – Generic to Interceptor? MilbeGuard is a once-a-month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, controls adult hookworm infection, and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworms in dogs and puppies. MilbeGuard is a generic to Interceptor and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

Do you need a prescription for interceptor for dogs?

Interceptor Plus for dogs is a prescription-only, chicken-flavored chewable tablet that can help make deworming easy and even delicious.

What is the generic name for Interceptor PLUS?

Milbemycin Oxime
Milbemycin Oxime is the generic name for the brand Interceptor and Praziquantel is the Plus. Praziquantel is a prescription anthelmintic that expels anti-parasitic worms like trematodes (e.g, tapeworms).

What is the difference between Interceptor and Interceptor Plus for dogs?

Interceptor is safe for use in cats, but Interceptor Plus is formulated only for use in dogs. Arguably, the most notable difference between these products is that Interceptor Plus contains a second active ingredient – Praziquantel. This additional ingredient offers added protection against tapeworms.

Which is better Heartgard or Interceptor?

Interceptor is safe for use in lactating dogs, while Heartgard Plus has not been proven safe for nursing mother dogs. Interceptor is also safe for use in cats, while Heartgard Plus is formulated for dogs only (although Heartgard for Cats is a cat-friendly option). Interceptor offers added protection against whipworms.

What happens if a dog takes too much Interceptor?

Side effects that may be serious or indicate a serious problem: All are very rare, but may indicate an overdose or toxicity (espe- cially in dogs with the ABCB1-14 [MDR1) genetic mutation): Depression, lack of energy, or weakness. Stumbling or collapse. Seizures (convulsions) or coma. Dilated (big) pupils.

Which is better interceptor or interceptor plus?

Is interceptor the same as Heartgard?

Heartgard, on the other hand, does not prevent infection from whipworms or tapeworms. Interceptor and Heartgard also utilize different active ingredients. Heartgard utilizes different combinations of ivermectin and pyrantel, whereas Interceptor utilizes a combination of milbemycin oxime and praziquantel.

Will interceptor get rid of whipworms?

Use preventative medication. Many of the once a month heart worm and/or flea treatments will also treat whipworm infections in the dog. These include the products Advantage Multi, Interceptor, Sentinel and Trifexis.

Does interceptor kill fleas?

Learn more about Interceptor. Trifexis® (spinosad + milbemycin oxime) is the monthly, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations, prevents heartworm disease, and treats and controls adult hookworm*, roundworm and whipworm infections in dogs.

Is interceptor safe?

In general, heartworm preventatives like Interceptor are considered to be safe when used as recommended by your veterinarian. However, as with most medications there can be some side effects that may be associated with it. Over 75 different breeds of dogs have been tested and proved Interceptor to be safe.