Choosing Between Interceptor and MilbeGuard is Easier Than You’d Thought
Heartworm disease is very difficult to deal with and may even lead to death in dogs if not prevented or treated. Luckily, preventing heartworm infections is as easy as giving a pill every month to your pet. Interceptor and MilbeGuard are two among the many products that offer broad-spectrum parasite protection while preventing the life-threatening heartworm infections in both dogs and cats and keep them healthy.
This article provides you with a detailed comparison of these two products.
Basic Questions Comparing Interceptor and MilbeGuard
Before you buy any product for your fur friend, it is always handy to get some fundamental information about it. Here are a few questions that provide basic information about both these products.
What is Interceptor/MilbeGuard?
Manufactured by Elanco, Interceptor is a trusted brand by veterinarians for over 25 years that provides broad-spectrum protection to your loved pet from various parasites.
MilbeGuard is an FDA-approved, flavored tablets that are produced by Ceva Animal Health. It is popularly known as a generic to Interceptor and offers multi-parasitic protection.
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What Do They Protect Against?
In dogs, MilbeGuard effectively prevents heartworm infections, takes care of adult hookworms, and eliminates and stops the growth of adult roundworms and whipworms. MilbeGuard protects cats against heartworms and removes adult roundworms and adult hookworms.
Interceptor prevents heartworm disease induced by Dirofilaria immitis, protects against intestinal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms and whipworms in dogs. In cats, it prevents heartworms, protects against hookworms (Ancylostoma tubaeforme) and roundworms (Toxocara cati).
How Do Interceptor and MilbeGuard Work?
Both MilbeGuard and Interceptor terminate the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and the adult stage of hookworms, roundworms and whipworms when given as per the recommended dosage. Milbemycin oxime’s anthelmintic effect is thought to be due to interference with invertebrate neurotransmission.
COMPARISON OF KEY FEATURES:
In general, both Interceptor and MilbeGuard seem to be more or less similar products in nature; however, there are a few differences between the two when we compare the product offerings. The table below provides a comprehensive comparison of product features offered by both Interceptor and MilbeGuard:
Final Words:
Now that we have gone through the head-to-head comparison between Interceptor and MilbeGuard, we can say that there is not much of a difference between the two. If you wish to get a more popular brand for your pet’s heartworm and intestinal worm protection, then Interceptor is the one for you. When you are looking for a cost-effective solution for the same set of protections, go with MilbeGuard.
In any case, the best way to move forward is to have a word with the veterinarian because he or she is well-equipped to help you make the best choice for your loved animal.
David joined CanadaVetCare in 2013 as a product analyst and veterinary assistant. Being a passionate pet lover and keen animal health researcher, David had always found ways and solutions to help pet parents to improve their pets’ health. He is always happy to answer pet health-related queries and recommending pet parents for the right pet product for their furry companions.