Interceptor® Flavor Tabs contain milbemycin oxime, a broad-spectrum parasiticide that has been helping to provide safe and effective parasite control for over 20 years. The small, highly palatable, beef-flavoured tablets are easy to give to almost any size dog and can even be given safely to animals as young as 2 weeks of age.
The spectrum of activity provides protection against a wide range of prevalent and potentially harmful parasites in Canada1. Some of these parasites can even infect humans:
- Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis): Interceptor® Flavor Tabs treat and control this pesky parasite that can persist for years in the environment, is difficult to diagnose, and can result in ongoing diarrhea for dogs.
- Roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina). Interceptor® Flavor Tabs treat and control this parasite which is not only a major problem in dogs (virtually all puppies carry are infected at birth) but can also result in serious health concerns in people if they get infected.
- Hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum): Interceptor® Flavor Tabs treat and control this blood-sucking parasite that can also cause disease in people if they get infected.
- Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis): Heartworm is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitos. Regular use of Interceptor® Flavor Tabs prevents the development of adult worms, which if left to develop, could result in a life-threatening infection for dogs.