Interceptor Plus vs. Selarid (selamectin) Comparison

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Interceptor Plus

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Prevents Heartworm Disease

Roundworms

Hookworms

Whipworms

Tapeworms

Fleas

Yes, Adult and Flea Eggs

Other Parasites

Roundworms and hookworms in cats only. Sarcoptic mange, ear mites & American dog tick in dogs only

Protects against 5 types of ticks

Safe for Breeding, Pregnant or Nursing Pets

The safety of Interceptor Plus has not been evaluated in dogs used for breeding or in lactating females.

The safe use of Simparica TRIO has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.

Age/Weight Requirements

Over 6 weeks of age and weighing more than 2 lbs

Kittens 8 weeks of age or older and puppies 6 weeks of age or older. No weight requirement

8 weeks of age or older, weighing 2.8 lbs or more

Rx Prescription Required

Dosage

Monthly

Usage

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Veterinarian Review (Michael Dym, VMD)

Interceptor plus ia a wonderful chewable monthly heartworm preventative pill that is easy to administer and comes in a convenient range of four weight categories. In recent years we have been seeing increasing amounts of beef allergies in our animal patients. Many of the heartworm preventative medications over the years have been made with beef flavoring, which can be a problem in many allergic dogs. There have been also increasing demands by clientele to include additional monthly protection against other intestinal worms, especially tapeworms, which are often carried by fleas and/or transmitted from the feces of other animals, and which may cause hidden digestive tract disease in affected animals. With the addition of praziquantel, this product provides this additional protection. The versatile main ingredient milbemycin, not only prevents heartworms, but treats, controls and prevents most other intestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms, with the latter parasite, being very difficult to rid dogs of, making prevention a key for this pesky intestinal parasite. Most dogs readily accept this tasty chicken-flavored chew, with only a rare dog having a mild digestive tract reaction in my experience. Given the broad spectrum coverage and efficacy of this complete monthly worm preventative, I give this product an overall rating of a 4.5 (out of 5), with an ease of administering of 5 (out of 5).

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