Heartgard Plus for dogs is a highly effective parasitic treatment designed to protect your canine companion from a range of harmful parasites. This treatment targets heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms, ensuring comprehensive protection with a single monthly dose. Safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks old and weighing at least 1 pound, Heartgard Plus provides peace of mind for dog owners with its reliable efficacy.
Heartgard Plus demonstrates outstanding effectiveness against heartworm disease when administered monthly. It starts working quickly to protect against heartworms, ensuring your dog remains healthy and heartworm-free. In addition to heartworm prevention, Heartgard Plus is highly effective against roundworms and hookworms, boasting significant reductions in these intestinal parasites, contributing to your dog’s overall health and well-being.
The active pharmaceutical ingredients in Heartgard Plus are ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate. Ivermectin works by interfering with the parasite’s nerve and muscle function, effectively preventing heartworm infection. Pyrantel pamoate, on the other hand, causes spastic paralysis in worms, making it effective in treating and controlling intestinal worm infestations, including roundworms and hookworms.
By administering Heartgard Plus monthly, you can ensure your dog remains protected from these harmful parasites, maintaining their health and vitality. With its proven safety and efficacy, Heartgard Plus is a trusted choice for pet owners who want the best for their furry friends.
Directions
- Check your dog’s weight before starting treatment to ensure the correct dosage.
- Give the Heartgard Plus chewable tablet directly to your dog as a treat or mix it with their meal.
- Ensure your dog consumes the entire Heartgard dose.
- The minimum dose starts with 6 mcg/kg of body weight for dogs.
- Do not split the tablet; administer it whole to maintain the correct dosage.
- Heartgard should be administered once a month, year-round, to provide continuous protection.
Dosage
Administer Heartgard Plus according to the following dosage table:
| Dog’s Weight (lbs) | Heartgard Tablet Strength (mcg) | Pack Color |
| Up to 25 | 68 mcg Ivermectin, 57 mg Pyrantel Pamoate | Blue |
| 26 – 50 | 136 mcg Ivermectin, 114 mg Pyrantel Pamoate | Green |
| 51 – 100 | 272 mcg Ivermectin, 227 mg Pyrantel Pamoate | Brown |
Benefits
- Prevents heartworm disease with monthly administration.
- Controls and treats roundworms and hookworms.
- Safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks old.
- Safe for breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs, ensuring continuous protection across different life stages.
Safety
- Heartgard Plus is strictly recommended for veterinary use only.
- Keep the product away from children.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while administering the product.
- After treatment, immediately wash your hands with soap and water.
- Store at a controlled room temperature of 68-77° F (20-25° C).
Warnings
- Before starting the treatment, consult your vet if your dog has a history of neurological disorders.
- If your dog experiences vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or decreased appetite, contact a vet immediately.
FAQs
Is monthly administration of Heartgard necessary for effective heartworm prevention in dogs?
Yes, monthly administration of Heartgard is necessary for effective heartworm prevention. Heartgard Plus chewables should be given once a month, year-round, to ensure continuous protection against heartworm infection.
Can Heartgard be safely given to dogs that have tested positive for heartworm infection?
No, Heartgard should not be given to dogs that have tested positive for heartworm infection without veterinary supervision. Dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection before starting Heartgard, as administering it to an infected dog can cause serious complications
Does HEARTGARD Plus provide protection against parasites other than heartworms?
Yes, Heartgard Plus provides protection against other parasites in addition to heartworms. It also treats and controls roundworms and hookworms, offering broad-spectrum protection for your dog
Can HEARTGARD Plus chews be given to pregnant dogs?
Yes, Heartgard Plus has demonstrated a wide margin of safety at the recommended dose level in dogs, including pregnant or breeding bitches, stud dogs, and puppies aged six weeks or older.
Do HEARTGARD Plus chews have side effects?
In clinical trials, vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours of dosing with HEARTGARD Plus chews was rarely observed, occurring in only 1.1% of doses. Reported adverse reactions include depression, lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis (dilated pupils), ataxia (loss of coordination), staggering, convulsions, and hypersalivation.