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Pet Medication Home -> Dog Heartgard
Heartgard Plus is The #1
Choice Of Veterinarians For Heartworm Disease Prevention! Heartgard
Plus also Treats and Controls Roundworms and Hookworms.
Heartgard dog
If you want to protect your puppy or dog from heartworm
disease, roundworms, hookworms, and treat and control other dangerous
parasites then you should consider the advantages of Dog Heartgard.
This is an easy to give medication that you dog will love getting.
It is beef flavored so he will believe that he is receiving a treat.
Dog Heartgard Plus is the most widely used heartworm
medication and is recommended by many veterinarians. It is available
in three weight ranges that are up to 25 pounds, 26 to 50 pounds,
51 to 100 pounds. If your dog weights over 100 pound your veterinarian
will mix and match to ensure proper treatment for your dog. These
packages come in six month or 12 month doses.
As with any heartworm medication you should ask your
veterinarian to test your puppy or dog before beginning treatment.
If your pet does have heartworms and is given Heartgard they may
have problems that occur from the dying larvae that can get trapped
in their arteries around their heart.
Dog Heartgard has been safety tested on all size and
breeds of dogs. It has been approved for use on puppies as young
as 6 weeks, small dogs regardless of weight, pregnant or breeding
bitches, stud dogs, and Collies.
As with other medications, be sure that your dog does
it fact digest the entire pill for complete protection. The medication
can only be given once per month. If he does not digest the entire
pill, you can not give him another one to compensate.
There are some side effects that you may notice, but these effects
have been only reported in rare cases and include vomiting and diarrhea.
No other side effects have been noted.
Thank goodness that there is a preventitive
treatment for heartworm disease in dogs - Heartgard
Plus for dogs - the chewable tablet taken monthly.
What the vet says
Heartgard Plus is an extremely effective drug for the prevention
of parasites. Heartworms are present in most parts of the United
States and in many parts of North America. |
Heartgard Plus Is The #1 Choice Of Veterinarians
For Heartworm Disease Prevention! Only Heartgard Plus Comes In A
Real-beef Chewable That Dogs Love. Heartgard Plus Also Treats And
Controls Roundworms And Hookworms. It Is Approved For Use In Puppies
As Young As 6 Weeks, Small Dogs Regardless Of Weight, Pregnant Or
Breeding Bitches, Stud Dogs, And Collies. Heartgard Plus Is 100%
Effective Against Heartworms, And Treats And Controls Other Dangerous
Parasites. 6 Oral Monthly Doses.
Heartgard Plus FAQ
Generic Name
Ivermectin (eye-ver-mek’-tin) Plus
Brand Name(s)
Heartgard Plus (Merial), Iverhart Plus (Virbac)
What is this medication used for
Heartgard Plus is an anthelminthic (dewormer) used for the prevention
of heartworm disease in dogs. When combined with pyrantel pamoate
it is also used for treating roundworm and ookworm in dogs.
How Heartgard Plus should be used
Heartgard Plus is given once a month year round for the prevention
of heartworm disease. The usual dose of Heartgard Plus in dogs up
to 25 pounds is 68mcg/57mg, for 26-50 pounds is 136mcg/114mg and
for 51-100 pounds is 272mcg/227mg. Dogs over 100 pounds are given
a combination of tablets. The chewable tablets should be chewed.
They are not meant to be swallowed whole. For dogs that normally
swallow treats whole, the tablet can be broken into pieces. As an
alternate to year round dosing, this medication can be given during
the mosquito season and for one month after the season ends.
What are the side effects of Heartgard Plus
The side effects of Heartgard Plus are rare at the recommended heartworm
prevention dose. Higher doses in dogs may cause tremors, dilated
pupils, and loss of body weight or death. Side effects in cats include
agitation, loss of appetite, staggering, dilated pupils, tremors,
blindness and disorientation.
What special precautions are there
Heartgard Plus should not be used in animals allergic to it. Use
with caution in Collies. Heartworm testing should be performed prior
to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off Heartgard
Plus for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6
months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result
in a positive test result. Because humans can contract roundworm,
hookworm and tapeworm from animals, it is important to maintain
good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on
the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet rodents or
uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of
stools is recommended.
In the event of an overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room. Symptoms
of overdose may include vomiting, diarrhea, and incoordination in
dogs.
How should I store this medication
Keep this medication in the original box. Do not remove the tablet
from the wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Store this medicine
at room temperature. Keep this medication out of the reach of children
and pets.
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