Dog

Today’s dogs face more worm risk than ever

50% of dog parks tested positive for whipworm, roundworm, or hookworm1

1 in 5 dogs tested positive for intestinal parasites1

What’s driving the increased risk?

45% of US pet owners prefer to live near a dog park or trail2

42% more dog parks exist now than in 20093

More Dogs Are On The Move

More dogs are being moved from high- worm regions to low-worm regions due to natural disasters and shelter shortages.

ASPCA transported >40,000 dogs in 20194

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Which Worms Are Dogs At Risk From?

Worms in dogs such as: hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, roundworms and heartworms can pose a health risk to your favorite pet. Preventing heartworm disease and treating and controlling intestinal parasites is the best defense for your dog against these dangerous pests.

Did you know?

Heartworm disease has been reported in dogs in every U.S. state5. In fact, the American Heartworm Society estimates that more than 1 million dogs currently have heartworm disease6. It happens when mosquitoes bite and infect dogs with this potentially deadly disease. So, when it comes to heartworm disease, prevention with heartworm medicine for dogs is the best plan of attack.

If your dog has heartworm disease or intestinal worms, the parasitic infection could cause:7,8,9,10

  • Weight loss
  • Blood loss
  • Diarrhea
  • Inflammation of large intestine
  • Dehydration
  • Coughing
  • Anemia
  • Even death, if left untreated

Heartworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Roundworms And Whipworms In Dogs

  • Heartworm
  • Hookworm
  • Tapeworm
  • Roundworm
  • Whipworm

Heartworms

Heartworm disease is a potentially deadly infection that starts with the bite of an infected mosquito. From there, the larvae penetrate into a dog’s tissue and migrate to the bloodstream before entering the heart and lungs. Heartworms can live in an infected dog for 5-7 years, so they can produce severe damage in your dog’s heart and lungs over time.

Heartworm disease signs for dogs can include:

  • Coughing
  • Exercise intolerance
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Enlarged liver
  • Death
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Test Your Worm IQ: What's your dog's risk?

Do you exercise your dog off the leash? Does your pet ever catch animals? All these things affect your pet's risk of getting worms. Every situation is different and you may need to deworm your pet as regularly as monthly.

It takes 30 days or less for some eggs to develop into harmful worms12

Take just 3 minutes to assess your dog's risk and receive a report to take to your vet.

Question 1

Your dog could get whipworms from your daily walk.

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Are All Dewormers The Same?

Interceptor® Plus (milbemycin oxime/praziquantel) protects against five types of dangerous worms.

Benefits of broad-spectrum protection

  • Tasty chew flavored with real chicken that’s approved for dogs and puppies 6 weeks or older and 2 pounds or greater

  • Monthly protection against Heartworm disease, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Roundworms and Whipworms

  • Helps keep your dog happy and healthy all year round

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Important Safety Information

Indications

Interceptor Plus prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls adult roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and tapeworm infections in dogs and puppies 6 weeks or older and 2 pounds or greater.

Important Safety Information (ISI)

Treatment with fewer than 6 monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention. Prior to administration of Interceptor Plus, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections. The safety of Interceptor Plus has not been evaluated in dogs used for breeding or in lactating females. The following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs after administration of milbemycin oxime or praziquantel: vomiting, diarrhea, decreased activity, incoordination, weight loss, convulsions, weakness, and salivation. For complete safety information, please see Interceptor Plus product label or ask your veterinarian.

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