Guest IrskasMom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) I just came home from the Vet and he explained to me , that they are fading Heartguard out and replacing it with Interceptor. The Main Ingredient (Heartg ) is not always well tolarated by Dogs and also Interceptor kills more of the common Parasites , like Hookworm Whipworm . Thou I bought Interceptior and would like to hear some Opnion from Users. Edited July 31, 2009 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 My vet also prefers Interceptor - safer and effective against more parasites as your vet has said. I've used Interceptor for years on several dogs and never had a bad experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I use interceptor, I like the added benefit of killing the other stuff as well. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry702 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Harry's always been on Interceptor, too. No problems here. It's nice to be able to put worms at the bottom of the list of likely reasons why his poop sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I have used both in thre past, with no ill effects, using interceptor at this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 For greyhounds, either is fine. Collies and collie mixes shouldn't take Heartguard (or any Ivermectin based HW prevention) unless they've been tested for a genetic sensitivity (though I think many people just recommend not to give Ivermectin to collies/collie mixes to be safe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I just switched from Sentinel (because I could no longer afford it, not working for a vet) to Iverheart Max, which covers ALL worms, including tapes! So far, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JarBear Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Interceptor here. Since we almost always have a foster I like the extra protection since most of the dogs we get in are full of all kinds of parasites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I thank you all for your Input ! Interceptor it is ! It's slightly more expensive but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Another vote for Interceptor-doesn't kill tapeworms, though. No side effects in my experience. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We used to give our hounds the Heartguard, but after a bout of hookworms, our vet said that Intercepter was the better choice. So our three boys have been on the Intercepter for the last 3 years with zero problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandm Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 My vet carried only Heartguard until recently, so I had to go out of my way to get Interceptor. But I did, since Interceptor protects against whipworm and Heartguard doesn't. Well worth the additional expense and, for me, inconvenience. Whips are the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlady Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We were on Heartguard until a few months ago. Now we are using Interceptor. No problem with either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) I have also heard recently, although I don't know for certain that it's true, that there is less danger in giving Interceptor to a dog who has heartworms then Heartguard. I had learned that giving heartworm preventative to a dog that was infected would likely be deadly, which is why you always need to get the yearly test, but supposedly it's less dangerous with Interceptor. Not that any of us aren't keeping our pets on preventative and getting yearly tests like good owners anyway, just throwing that out there as another difference. ETA: In case this wasn't clear, I'm not suggesting anyone try to "treat" a heartworm infected dog with either one, I was just referring to situations where it would be accidental, like you forgot to give a dose and in the meantime, the dog became infected. Edited July 31, 2009 by NeylasMom Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Always used Interceptor here, too, with no problems. My vet strongly recommends it when you have more than 1 dog since worms of all kinds are really contagious, and you get the extra protection from more kinds of worms with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I used to give Heartguard but we kept getting recurring hookworms. On Interceptor now. No side effects with either. There is actually research out there about using both medications to stunt the growth of adult heartworms. It won't kill the adults or cure the dog, but it is sometimes used in conjunction with the standard heartworm treatment because it kills the worms off more slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzaFerrari Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 note to self - switch to interceptor once box is used up. Enza had a horrible case of hookworms last year and I never ever ever want to repeat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We're currently using Heartgard Plus for heartworm prevention and it's also good for roundworms and hookworms. We may switch to Interceptor in the future, but our dogs (6) have all checked out parasite free with each vet visit over the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 My vet carried only Heartguard until recently, so I had to go out of my way to get Interceptor. But I did, since Interceptor protects against whipworm and Heartguard doesn't. Well worth the additional expense and, for me, inconvenience. Whips are the worst. Maybe you could order Interceptor Online ? PetMeds and many more ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 my dogs have used it for the past 20 years. no problems what so ever. i keep them on it all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandm Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 My vet carried only Heartguard until recently, so I had to go out of my way to get Interceptor. But I did, since Interceptor protects against whipworm and Heartguard doesn't. Well worth the additional expense and, for me, inconvenience. Whips are the worst. Maybe you could order Interceptor Online ? PetMeds and many more ! My vet used to write a script and I would order it from KV Pets. But my vet now carries it, I chuckle that it was probably on account of my greyhounds bringing whips into the neighborhood. I buy it from the vet now. It's a little more expensive than online, but I'd rather give her the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grhndad Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Been using interceptor for the past 12 years with no problems. It's what my vet recommended when we got our first grey in 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 My vet recommended Interceptor when I got Oreo in 2001. It's all I've used for my dogs. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Interesting. I have always used Heartguard-plus. Donovan is almost 9 and TC will be 8 in a few weeks, I'm not messing with their meds at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I've always used Interceptor based on the fact that I had a collie, and there have been some sensitivity issues to ivermectin. I still use Interceptor for my grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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