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About Heartgard Plus for Dogs
When it comes to protecting your pet from heartworms, hookworms, roundworms and other parasites, look no further than Heartgard Plus for Dogs.
Heartgard Plus for Dogs is a medication for the treatment and prevention of canine heartworm disease. It contains the chemicals Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate, which are deadly to heartworms and other parasites, but completely safe for dogs and puppies six weeks and older. Approved by the EPA and FDA, the medication is available in flavored or unflavored chewable tablets and should be administered once a month to infected dogs. Dosages vary depending on the size of the dog, so always be sure to administer the proper dosage.
For dog owners seeking to stop heartworms, hookworms, roundworms and other harmful parasites in their tracks, Heartgard Plus for Dogs is the proven choice.
Safe and effective
Kills heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and other parasites
EPA and FDA approved
Manufacturer
Merial
Directions
Heartgard should be administered once a month year-round, or at least during and one month following mosquito season. It is available in flavored or unflavored chewable tablets that should not be swallowed whole (and can be broken up to prevent such a thing from happening). The usual dose in dogs up to 25 pounds is 68mcg, for 26-50 pounds is 136mcg and for 51-100 pounds is 272mcg. Dogs over 100 pounds are given a combination of tablets.
Heartgard Plus is a preventative drug and should only be used on uninfected dogs; have yours tested before beginning him on Heartgard Plus.
Recommendations
Heartgard prevents heartworm from developing into its harmful stages by blocking it in its tissue stage.
Side Effects
Heartgard Plus is well tolerated by most dogs. If the recommended dose is exceeded, however, it may cause tremors, disorientation, dilated pupils, blindness, and loss of appetite and body weight or death in rare cases.
