Interceptor Spectrum Chews for Dogs

Interceptor Spectrum Chews for Dogs

Interceptor™ Spectrum (milbemycin oxime and praziquantel)

Regular monthly dosing with Interceptor™ Spectrum protects against all nasty worm types, including:

• Heartworm
• Roundworm
• Whipworm
• Hookworm
• Tapeworm

Interceptor™ Spectrum not only safeguards against heartworm in dogs and puppies as young as 2 weeks of age, but it also prevents infestations of intestinal worms, including roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm. Notably, Interceptor™ Spectrum also protects against Hydatid tapeworm, which can be harmful to humans.

Many find administering tablets to dogs challenging. However, Interceptor™ Spectrum provides a tasty chew made with genuine chicken that dogs adore. Remarkably, 94% of dogs favor the taste of Interceptor so much that they will readily eat it straight from your hand.*

Important Safety Information

• Interceptor™ Spectrum Tasty Chews can be used safely in puppies from 2 weeks of age, breeding males and females, pregnant and lactating females, and in Collies sensitive to ivermectin.
• For dogs with adult heartworm infections and circulating microfilariae, giving Interceptor™ Spectrum Tasty Chews can induce a transient shock-like reaction. Before administering Interceptor™ Spectrum Tasty Chews, test dogs for adult heartworm and treat if required.
• Studies confirm the safety of up to 10 times the recommended dose.

Active Ingredients

Interceptor™ Spectrum Tasty Chews' active ingredients consist of milbemycin oxime and praziquantel.

• Milbemycin oxime disrupts nerve transmission in invertebrates, aiding in the protection against heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm (minimum dose rate: 0.5mg/kg).
• Praziquantel induces muscle spasms in tapeworms, which are subsequently attacked by enzymes and disintegrate (minimum dose rate: 5mg/kg). It is effective against both flea and hydatid tapeworms.

Directions For Use

• Interceptor™ Spectrum can be mixed into a small meal or placed directly in the mouth, akin to tablet dosing.
• Administer the dosage once a month, preferably on the same date.
• If a dose is overdue by less than 15 days, treat immediately and continue with monthly dosing.
• If a dose is missed by 15-30 days, maintaining heartworm prevention is possible if treated promptly and monthly dosing continues for at least the subsequent 2 months.
• If a dose is missed by more than 60 days, consult a veterinarian regarding potential heartworm contraction. Resume dosing and after 6 months, conduct a blood test for adult heartworm.

*Novartis AH. NAH- 02 -0054. 2002. Data on file

† Interceptor™ Spectrum protects against heartworm, tapeworm, whipworm, hookworm, and roundworm