Cat owners should know that dogs are not the only pets at risk
of getting heartworms and intestinal parasites.
Prevention is key.
There are no approved treatments for heartworms in cats so help your cat by focusing on prevention. Ask your veterinarian about Interceptor® (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs®. By giving your cat Interceptor Flavor Tabs every month, you will keep your cat healthy and eliminate the risk of heartworm infection.

All cats are at risk. Heartworm disease is becoming much more recognized as a disease that threatens cats as well as dogs. If there are dogs diagnosed with heartworm in your area, then your cat is at risk.

More than 25% of confirmed feline heartworm cases occur in cats that never leave the house.¹

While indoor cats are at lower risk for heartworms and intestinal parasites than outdoor cats, an indoor lifestyle alone does not protect a cat.

What are the effects of heartworms on cats? Heartworms can cause illness and possibly even death. The most common clinical signs are coughing, wheezing or respiratory distress and vomiting that is not associated with eating.

Some cats-as many as 28%-may never show clinical signs.²
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What other parasites threaten cats? Intestinal parasites including roundworms and hookworms also threaten your cat. Symptoms of hookworms include weakness, weight loss and dull appearance of fur. Roundworm symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea and stunted growth.
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Easy Monthly Protection
Interceptor Flavor Tabs are crunchy, tasty tablets that may be offered as a treat or placed in the cat's food.

For cats who prefer dry food:
Cut tablets into quarters and add to bowl with dry food.

For cats who prefer canned food:
Crush and place in favorite canned food or small amount of tuna or sardine water.

For cats who like treats:
Include whole or quartered tablet in specially formulated treats designed to hold medication. Make sure your cat consumes the entire dose.

Dogs and cats should be tested for heartworm prior to use. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurologic side effects may occur. In cats, safety studies at up to ten times the label dose did not detect any adverse drug reactions. To see the full product insert, click here.

1. Dillon AR. Heartworm infection in cats: Redefining the disease. Vet Forum 2008; 25(suppl):5-8.
2. Atkins CE, De Francesco TD, Miller MW, et al. Prevalence of heartworm infection in cats with signs of cardiorespiratory abnormalities. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1997; 212:157-520.
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