| paraname | order_by | Heartgard Plus | Interceptor Plus |
| Hookworms | 1 |  | |
| Roundworms | 2 | | |
| Whipworms | 3 |  | |
| Tapeworms | 4 | | |
| Kill Fleas | 501 | | |
| Kills Flea Eggs | 503 | | |
| Prevent Heartworm | 511 | | |
| Dosage | 514 | Monthly | Once Every Month |
| Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets | 518 | | Safety has not been evaluated for Breeding or Lactating females. However, it may be used for pregnant dogs under vet supervision. |
| Active Ingredients | 519 | Ivermectin, Pyrantel
| Milbemycin Oxime, Praziquantel |
| Form/Type | 520 |  | |
| Expert Tips | 523 | Start the treatment before Spring and continue year round. | - Administer Interceptor Plus once a month with food to ensure optimal absorption and effectiveness.
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| What Veterinarian Says | 524 | This is the highly recommended product by most of the vets. The ingredient - ivermectin in this heartworm preventive is effective in eliminating immature stages of heartworms reducing the risk of the disease. Moreover, under vet's supervision, Heartgard Plus is also used for treatment where the expensive conventional treatment poses higher risk than the treatment. Heartgard Plus is always recommended to given year round without any gaps in order to lower the risk which is usually high during the fall and spring seasons. This strategy also helps in clearing any infection at the early stage. The added benefit of this product comes from the other ingredient - Pyrantel, which is effective in controlling roundworm and hookworm infections. However, it does not treat whipworms, which may cause diarrhea at times in dogs. | - Interceptor Plus for Dogs is a reliable and effective monthly treatment for preventing heartworm disease and controlling common intestinal parasites, offering comprehensive protection for your pet's health.
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| Minimum Age | 525 | 6 weeks of age and above | 6 weeks of age (dogs and puppies) |
| Caution | 526 | Do not treat collies and other breeds that are sensitive to Ivermectin. | Consult your vet before using in pets with history of seizures or neurologic disorders |
| Human Safety | 527 | Keep out of reach of children and pets. | Keep it out of reach of children and uninformed people |
| Removes other parasites | 533 | | |