Intercepter...is it necessary?

[Felix]

Hi again, i brought felix to the vet yesterday to get neutered and they sent me home with medication that controls parasitic infections.Felix is a strictly indoor cat.this medication is given to him once a month for the rest of his life it called Interceptor.What i want to know is if there is anyone here that is giving this to there pet,and if it is a necessay medication.Not sure what to do about this one...suggestions please.

[Craftlady]

Sorry cant help you on this one. I'd call the vet's office back and have them explain to you about this medication.

[kuhio98]

I've never heard of this. I'd call the vet and get more information. Perhaps a test they ran showed that Felix already has some parasitic problems ??

[Denyce]

I would first do a search online and read up on this medication. It sounds to me like it could be for heartworms or some such? Then I would obtain another vets opinon in another clinic. I know my vets are not concerned about heartworms for my cats but in some areas of the country it is a problem. But it is definately worth doing the research before just blindly taking one vets opinion.

I always say...."They didn't all graduate with A's"

Denyce

[Felix]

thanks to all...felix does not have any parastic infections,he is perfectly healthy.These drugs are for the prevention of such infections like heatworms,hookworms.. etc.This was given to him to help prevent him from those kind of infections.I was just wondering if it is necessay or is it another money racket caused by the vet!!

[Barbara]

I wouldn't give any preventive meds to an indoor cat if it was mine- can't you ask the vet why he thinks it is necessary.

[Denyce]

I would frankly have to say it is a money racket. If your cat is strictly indoors the chances of him needing this medication is unneccesary.

Denyce

[Felix]

Thats what i say !! LOL im not buying anymore after this lot is gone .Frankly i think its a total waste of money!! They do alot of good but sometimes they screw ya with unecessary stuff!! Thanks 2 all who replied!!

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL >>>HUGS FROM ME AND FELIX.GOD BLESS

[sandragonfly]

I'm a few days late, bad.
more information, good.

my dog, Crayola is on interceptor pills for last six months just because he's a traveler too.

just something for you to know meanwhile chances in interceptor for indoor (not just strictly) animals aren't completely necessary BUT...

heartworms caused by mosquitos bites. (mosquitos that bit a dog of heartworm may infect your cat or dog).

hookworms usually caused by living creatures that cruise out of the ground out somewhere..

interesting fact, we don't have much mosquitos in this area where I live and work (south california), but we kept having heartworm blood results coming up positive. (I used to work at the vet's office) -

money racket? not always, just watch out for those symptoms;

heartworms: cough, exercise intolerent.
hookworms: diaherra, blood in stool.
there may be a few more news I don't know, it's common!