Interceptor causing diahrea or not?

Stevenzachsmom · 05-08-2011, 11:33 AM

Annie is 13 years old. She went for her annual vet visit early last month. I started her back on interceptor after that visit. No problems. On Friday, May 6th, I gave her this month's interceptor. 3:00 this morning I heard her up and came to investigate. Diarrhea was spread from the dining room hardwoods, through the kitchen to the back door. What a lovely Mother's Day wakeup call. NOT!

Nothing has changed - same food. She hasn't been anywhere or gotten into anything. Could the interceptor have triggered this mess, or is it more likely a routine stomach upset?

Thanks,
Jan

**MaggieRoseLee** · 05-08-2011, 11:08 PM

Hm...

Franksmom · 05-09-2011, 08:05 AM

I always give my dogs Intercepter on my day off during the week because my vet told me with the wormer part of the pill, it could cause some diarrhea, or soft stool.
I've not had that problem so far.
With your dog being 13 I'm wondering if her age could be playing into how the intercepter is affecting her. especially if the diarrhea was a one time thing and she's better now.

Stevenzachsmom · 05-09-2011, 09:06 AM

Thanks guys. She has been on interceptor for years, so I was considering her age also. I'm not that concerned about heartworms, but I want to prevent those other worms she may pick up. We have a lot of wildlife around here.

I fasted her yesterday. She had a poo accident at 2:00 am, which has been happening the last few years. At least it was normal, so that is a plus. I am starting her on her special diet today - ground beef and All Bran Cereal. She is allergic to chicken. The vet is a shepherd guy and recommended this diet for diarrhea. No idea why it works, but have been using it for years. It has always worked for Annie.

Franksmom, Good to know about that particular side effect. On a high note - other than the one big mess, Annie seems fine. Happy, playing, her regular self.

debbiebrown · 05-11-2011, 07:27 AM

with any meds there are side effects, certainly age related becoming less tolerant of things is entirely possible......

My young male has an allergic skin reaction to Interceptor, it effects mostly around the armpits and groin area.....i closely monitored this three times after Interceptor within a day the same thing happened......if you read the reactions about Interceptor there is an array of possible side effects......

05-08-2011, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,494	Interceptor causing diahrea or not? Annie is 13 years old. She went for her annual vet visit early last month. I started her back on interceptor after that visit. No problems. On Friday, May 6th, I gave her this month's interceptor. 3:00 this morning I heard her up and came to investigate. Diarrhea was spread from the dining room hardwoods, through the kitchen to the back door. What a lovely Mother's Day wakeup call. NOT! Nothing has changed - same food. She hasn't been anywhere or gotten into anything. Could the interceptor have triggered this mess, or is it more likely a routine stomach upset? Thanks, Jan Last edited by MaggieRoseLee; 05-08-2011 at 11:08 PM.

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05-09-2011, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Franksmom Master Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern, Indiana, USA Posts: 773	I always give my dogs Intercepter on my day off during the week because my vet told me with the wormer part of the pill, it could cause some diarrhea, or soft stool. I've not had that problem so far. With your dog being 13 I'm wondering if her age could be playing into how the intercepter is affecting her. especially if the diarrhea was a one time thing and she's better now. __________________ Franksmom frank(Rosehall's Duke of Hearts CD, BN, RN) gsd 4/10 indy (Indy Bluestorm CD, GN, RN,CGC) BC 4/06 king bc mix 9/03

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debbiebrown Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: maine Posts: 7,599	with any meds there are side effects, certainly age related becoming less tolerant of things is entirely possible...... My young male has an allergic skin reaction to Interceptor, it effects mostly around the armpits and groin area.....i closely monitored this three times after Interceptor within a day the same thing happened......if you read the reactions about Interceptor there is an array of possible side effects...... __________________ url

05-09-2011, 09:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,494	Thanks guys. She has been on interceptor for years, so I was considering her age also. I'm not that concerned about heartworms, but I want to prevent those other worms she may pick up. We have a lot of wildlife around here. I fasted her yesterday. She had a poo accident at 2:00 am, which has been happening the last few years. At least it was normal, so that is a plus. I am starting her on her special diet today - ground beef and All Bran Cereal. She is allergic to chicken. The vet is a shepherd guy and recommended this diet for diarrhea. No idea why it works, but have been using it for years. It has always worked for Annie. Franksmom, Good to know about that particular side effect. On a high note - other than the one big mess, Annie seems fine. Happy, playing, her regular self.

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