Your dog must be up to date with heartworm prevention in order to be prescribed heartworm medication. Please see your veterinarian for a heartworm test if your pet is not currently on heartworm prevention or has missed more than 2 doses. Show Uses Precautions Active Ingredients Recommended Dosage Possible Side Effects Reported side effects that usually are not
serious include: Side effects that may be serious (extremely rare): Drug & Food Interactions Storage Instructions For use in animals only. Heartgard Plus Chew for Dogs, up to 25 lbs. is a heartworm preventative that kills heartworms and also helps treat and control roundworms and hookworms. It comes in a delicious once-a-month, real-beef chew that dogs love and is safe for puppies 6 weeks and older. Head back to the dog park, reassured that your dog is protected from nasty parasites with this heartworm preventative that's trusted over 2 billion times! Your furry friend must have a current heartworm test result on file with your veterinarian in order to be prescribed heartworm medication. Please visit your veterinarian to have this test performed annually to protect your four-legged friend. Proudly sourced directly from the manufacturer or their approved distributor. Guaranteed genuine and backed by the manufacturer. HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) is a monthly chewable given to your dog that’s formulated to kill heartworms as well as help treat and control hookworms. An infected mosquito that bites your dog can potentially lead to permanent damage in less than three months. That’s why it’s important to keep your dog on a monthly heartworm preventative year-round. Before treating your dog, make sure they have a current annual heartworm test result on file with your vet. HEARTGARD Plus is safe to use in all dogs aged 6 weeks and older regardless of weight. Regular dosing is recommended by the American Heartworm Society as an easy way to protect your dog throughout the year. Don’t forget, it’s important to talk to your veterinarian about any other drugs your pet is taking before starting HEARTGARD Plus. Heartgard Plus is a real beef chewable that prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms in dogs. For dogs and puppies 6 weeks of age and older. #1 Vet-recommended heartworm preventive. Effectively prevents heartworms. Dogs (6+ weeks of age, no weight requirement). Also treats and controls roundworms & hookworms. Only given once a month. Delicious real-beef chew that dogs love. Heartgard contains two active ingredients that work together to prevent heartworm disease and treat and control hookworms and roundworms. Boehringer Ingelheim Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate Heartgard Plus is sold in either a 1, 6 or 12 month supply/chewables. Each box is color coded for your dog's weight as follows :
In clinical field trials with HEARTGARD Plus, vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours of dosing was rarely observed (1.1% of administered doses). The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of HEARTGARD:
Keep away from children and animals. HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following the use of HEARTGARD Plus, digestive and neurological side effects have rarely been reported. In case of overdose, contact your nearest emergency animal clinic. Store between 68° - 77°F. Protect product from light. It is important to eliminate fleas on your dog and in your household. You also should not feed your dog rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended. Pharmacists are standing by to offer Pet Parent counseling regarding prescription medication purchased from WalmartPetRx before and after dispensing. Pharmacists on duty are available Monday-Friday, 9:30AM - 5:30PM EST and will be on call Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST for consultation. Remove only one chewable at a time from the foil-backed blister card. Return the card with the remaining chewables to its box to protect the product from light. Because most dogs find HEARTGARD Plus palatable, the product can be offered to the dog by hand. Alternatively, it may be added intact to a small amount of dog food. The chewable should be administered in a manner that encourages the dog to chew, rather than to swallow without chewing. Chewables may be broken into pieces and fed to dogs that normally swallow treats whole. Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and treated animals should be observed for a few minutes after administration to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or rejected. If it is suspected that any of the dose has been lost, redosing is recommended. HEARTGARD Plus should be given at monthly intervals during the period of the year when mosquitoes (vectors), potentially carrying infective heartworm larvae, are active. The initial dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog’s first exposure to mosquitoes. The final dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog’s last exposure to mosquitoes. When replacing another heartworm preventive product in a heartworm disease preventive program, the first dose of HEARTGARD Plus must be given within a month (30 days) of the last dose of the former medication. If the interval between doses exceeds a month (30 days), the efficacy of ivermectin can be reduced. Therefore, for optimal performance, the chewable must be given once a month on or about the same day of the month. If treatment is delayed, whether by a few days or many, immediate treatment with HEARTGARD Plus and resumption of the recommended dosing regimen will minimize the opportunity for the development of adult heartworms. Monthly treatment with HEARTGARD Plus also provides effective treatment and control of ascarids (T. canis, T. leonina) and hookworms (A. caninum, U. stenocephala, A. braziliense). Clients should be advised of measures to be taken to prevent reinfection with intestinal parasites. Main IngredientsHeartgard Plus Chewables are manufactured by Merial and contain the active ingredients ivermectin and pyrantel: Active Ingredients/Amount per Chew: Heartgard Blue Chewables (1 - 25 lbs) - 68 mcg ivermectin 57 mg pyrantel Heartgard Green Chewables (26 - 50 lbs) - 136 mcg ivermectin 114 mg pyrantel Heartgard Brown Chewables (51 - 100 lbs) - 272 mcg ivermectin 227 mg pyrantel Write a Review Heartgard Plus Chewables for Dogs Ask a New QuestionDon’t know something or can’t find the information you are looking for? Ask us a question! Is there a generic Heartgard Plus?Many pet owners use a preventative like Heartgard Plus, but there is a generic equivalent to Heartgard Plus, which is Iverhart Max. Both products prevent heartworm disease and also control roundworms, hookworms.
What is the difference between Heartgard and Heartgard Plus?Heartgard and Heartgard Plus both protect dogs against heartworm infestation. Heartgard protects against heartworms alone. Heartgard Plus protects against heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and other ascarids (types of intestinal parasites).
Is there an alternative to Heartgard for dogs?The chicken-flavored chewable monthly preventative, Interceptor Plus, is a popular alternative to the better-known Heartgard anti-heartworm medication. The main ingredient is Milbemycin Oxime which is anthelminthic.
What is the difference between Nexgard and Heartgard Plus?Mainly that Heartgard is used for parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms. Nexgard focuses on fleas and ticks. Both products employ a 1 tablet per month regimen for your pet.
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