Interceptor Plus
179 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
179
Total Reports
8
Deaths Reported
450.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Interceptor Plus
Administration Routes
OralUnknownSubcutaneous
Species Affected
Dog 179
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 26
Crossbred Canine/dog 22
Retriever - Golden 14
Shepherd Dog - Australian 8
Boxer (German Boxer) 8
Shepherd Dog - German 8
Dog (unknown) 6
Terrier - Yorkshire 6
Shih Tzu 5
Siberian Husky 5
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 76
Vomiting 26
Seizure NOS 21
Diarrhoea 17
Emesis (multiple) 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 5
Decreased appetite 5
Mental impairment NOS 5
Ataxia 5
Panting 5
Tremor 5
Walking difficulty 5
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
103 (57.5%)
Outcome Unknown
38 (21.2%)
Recovered/Normal
30 (16.8%)
Died
5 (2.8%)
Euthanized
3 (1.7%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.