Interceptor® Flavour Tabs for Dogs and Cats

This prescription chewable helps prevent heartworm and treats key intestinal worms in pets. It offers palatable monthly dosing for dogs and cats. BorderFreeHealth provides US delivery from Canada with clear options for those paying without insurance.

What Interceptor Is and How It Works

Interceptor® contains milbemycin oxime, a macrocyclic lactone. It works by targeting heartworm larvae before they mature and by controlling adult intestinal nematodes. The tablets are designed for monthly use and can be given with or without food. The Interceptor Flavour Tabs provide broad internal parasite protection in a simple chewable.

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In dogs, this medicine helps prevent heartworm disease and treats adult hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms. In cats, it helps prevent heartworm and treats adult hookworms and roundworms. For consistent protection, maintain regular monthly dosing. Learn more about the condition focus in our Heartworm and Intestinal Worms guides.

Who It’s For

This treatment is for dogs and cats as directed by a veterinarian. It may be used year-round or seasonally where mosquitoes are present. Milbemycin Oxime Tablets for Dogs are commonly selected for pets needing both heartworm prevention and intestinal worm control. For cats, the same active ingredient offers a monthly internal parasite option when prescribed.

Pets with a history of hypersensitivity to milbemycin oxime should avoid this medicine. Use caution in animals with existing health conditions or those on multiple therapies. Puppies and kittens must meet the minimum labeled age and weight before starting any monthly preventive. Breeding, pregnant, or lactating animals should only use this therapy if a prescriber recommends it.

Dosage and Usage

Follow your veterinarian’s instructions and the product label. Typically, pets take one chewable once each month on the same date. Give the full tablet; do not split unless your prescriber advises. Offer the chewable by hand or with a small meal to ensure the entire dose is consumed. If a pet spits out or vomits soon after dosing, contact your veterinarian for guidance.

Milbemycin Oxime Tablets for Cats are dosed by weight, similar to canine schedules. Begin monthly prevention during mosquito season or continue year-round where risk persists. If your veterinarian is transitioning from another preventive, ask about timing for the first chewable.

Keep all preventives away from children and other animals. Use only as directed for the correct species and weight band. For additional parasite topics, see our article Drontal For Dogs and companion piece Drontal For Cats.

Strengths and Forms

These are palatable chewable tablets sized by pet weight. Typical strengths span from 2.3 mg to 23 mg of the active ingredient to align with labeled weight ranges. Availability may vary by market and stock. Your veterinarian will choose the appropriate presentation for your dog or cat.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a monthly dose, give it when remembered and resume the regular monthly schedule. When a significant gap occurs, your veterinarian may advise a heartworm test before restarting. Consistent monthly dosing helps maintain prevention against heartworm infection and supports control of intestinal worms.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets in the original packaging at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and other animals. When traveling, carry the labeled carton or a copy of the prescription. Pack doses in a secure, dry place within your bag. Try to dose on the same calendar date each month while away. If crossing borders, carry veterinary documentation to avoid delays.

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Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

Not applicable. These are oral chewable tablets; no needles or sharps are involved.

Benefits

This class of prevention offers once-monthly dosing and broad internal parasite coverage. Dogs receive heartworm prevention plus labeled treatment of adult hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms. Cats receive heartworm prevention plus labeled treatment of adult hookworms and roundworms. The chewable format can make administration easier for many households. Steady monthly use may reduce unplanned clinic visits related to preventable internal parasites.

Side Effects and Safety

• Digestive upset: vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite
• Low energy or lethargy
• Itching or mild skin irritation
• Incoordination or tremor (uncommon)

Serious reactions are rare but can include neurological signs. Dogs with the MDR1 gene variant can be more sensitive to macrocyclic lactones; consult your veterinarian if your dog is a herding breed or has a known mutation. Use only in pets that meet the labeled age and weight minimums. If your pet shows concerning symptoms, seek veterinary care immediately. For general education on managing chronic conditions in pets, see Understanding Pet Diabetes.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your veterinarian about all medicines and supplements your pet takes. Combining multiple parasite preventives or using high-dose macrocyclic lactones can increase the chance of side effects. Use caution if your pet has a heavy microfilariae load, as starting prevention may require specific veterinary oversight. Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to any component of the tablet.

What to Expect Over Time

With monthly adherence, the prevention helps block heartworm infection by targeting early larvae after exposure. Intestinal parasite control typically follows the label’s treated species and worms. Many pets tolerate the chewables well. You may not notice visible changes day to day, which is common for preventives. Keep a reminder on your calendar so you do not miss doses. If your veterinarian recommends periodic heartworm testing, keep those appointments to confirm ongoing protection.

Compare With Alternatives

For dogs needing intestinal tapeworm coverage in addition to heartworm prevention, consider Interceptor® Plus, which adds praziquantel per its label. For cat owners exploring multi-parasite options, see our overview of topical combinations in Nexgard Combo For Cats. These options differ in spectrum, species coverage, and format. Your veterinarian can help choose the best fit for your household.

Pricing and Access

We support transparent access and Canadian-sourced value for heartworm prevention. If you are comparing Interceptor Flavour Tabs Canadian Pricing, you can review options on the product page and discuss prescription details with your veterinarian. Items are fulfilled by licensed partners and Buy Pet Medications explains how our pharmacy channel works. US orders Ships from Canada to US through our network. Checkout uses encrypted payment processing.

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Availability and Substitutions

Stock may vary by strength and weight band. If a specific pack size is unavailable, your prescriber may suggest a suitable alternative or a different combination of labeled tablet sizes. When researching substitutes, some pet owners also look at Interceptor Flavor Tabs resources or broader dewormers, depending on their veterinarian’s advice.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This prevention suits many healthy dogs and cats that meet age and weight minimums. It may not be appropriate for animals with known hypersensitivity to milbemycin oxime or those with certain neurologic conditions. Ask your veterinarian if your pet has unique risks or if genetic testing suggests sensitivity to macrocyclic lactones.

To reduce per-dose costs, consider a multi-month supply when your prescriber allows it. Use calendar reminders or phone alerts to maintain monthly dosing. If traveling, pack extra tablets in case your return is delayed. Keep packaging and a copy of the prescription with you to streamline any pharmacy questions.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Is this prevention right for my pet’s age, weight, and health?
• How should I time monthly doses across the heartworm season?
• What signs of side effects should I watch for in my pet?
• Do I need a heartworm test before starting or after a missed dose?
• Could my pet’s breed have sensitivity to macrocyclic lactones?
• How does this option compare with topical or combination preventives?
• What is the plan if my pet refuses the chewable?

Authoritative Sources

Elanco (Manufacturer)FDA Animal Drugs (US)Health Canada DPD

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