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Interceptor Tablets for Dogs

Active Ingredient: Milbemycin oxime

A once a month beef flavoured tablet used all year around, Interceptor for Dogs will protect your dog against the serious parasites which can lead to disease or death. At around $5 per month – it is a very economical preventive

Used for the prevention of

• Heartworm – spread by mosquitoes, so all dogs in such areas are at risk, will cause heart & lung disease and eventually death.

{Dogs must be tested for heartworm before commencing Interceptor if they have not been on heartworm prevention before}

 and the control of

•       Roundworm (immature & adult) – causes diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In younger dogs it can stunt growth and give them a “pot belly” appearance. As round can be transmitted to puppies soon after they are born, treatment can commence as young as 2 weeks of age. Roundworm can cause disease in humans 

•       Hookworm – causes bloody diarrhoea, anaemia & in some cases death;  damage the wall of the intestines causing them to bleed internally leading to black faeces. Larvae and be swallowed or simply migrate through the skin. Roundworm can cause disease in humans 

•       Whipworm – can cause bloody, jelly-like diarrhoea and anaemia. Are picked up from the environment, often difficult to find when testing

 You can purchase Interceptor for your dog here

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