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"How
To Protect Your Dog From Hookworms and Roundworms - Iverhart Plus"
If you are concerned
about canine heartworm prevention and intestinal parasite control,
rest assured, Iverhart Plus is the medication which is guaranteed
to protect your dog from potentially dangerous parasites which can
infest your dog without notice, providing effective control given
once a month to prevent and kill all stages of heartworms, and for
the treatment and control of hookworms (A. caninum, U. stenocephala,
A. braziliense) and roundworms (T.canis, T. leonina).
Iverhart Plus is a pork liver-flavored chewables that
contain in their formula ivermectin and pyrantel, the active ingredients
most recommended by veterinarians to protect your dog effectively
from heartworm disease usually administered in a six oral monthly
doses and treatment. This medication can be used safely in puppies
as young as 6 weeks of age and it is also safe if given to your
pregnant or nursing dog, although dogs six months of age and older
should be tested for heartworm disease before start a preventive
program and even tested annually thereafter.
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Iverhart Plus is 100% effective against heartworm
disease but does require your veterinarian's prescription. The flavored
chewables are well tolerated and the product is available in three
dosage strengths for dogs of different weights: Blue for dogs up
to 25 lbs, Green for dogs 26 to 50 lbs and Brown for dogs 51 to
100 lbs. Adverse reactions are observed rarely, in fact only in
1.1% of doses administered causing vomiting and diarrhea within
24 hours of dosing, in which case ask your veterinarian or see the
package insert for additional information.
Other adverse reactions reported following the use
of medications with ivermectin as active ingredient in their formulas
include depression, lethargy, anorexia, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering,
convulsions and hyper-salivation. In clinical trials with ivermectin,
studies have indicated that certain dogs of the Collie breed are
more sensitive to the effects of this drug than dogs of other breeds
if ivermectin is administered at elevated dose levels, more than
16 times the target use level of 6 mcg/kg.
In such cases, the sensitive dogs show adverse reactions
which include tremors, ataxia, mydriasis, drooling, paresis, decumbency,
excitability, stupor, depression, coma and death, reason why support
the safety of ivermectin products in dogs, including Collies, when
used as recommended. However, Iverhart Plus has demonstrated no
signs of toxicity at 10 times the recommended dose (60 mcg/kg) in
sensitive Collies.
Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables, prescribed by your
veterinarian and administered once a month is a guaranteed and a
very convenient oral treatment that your dog will love and will
keep him safe from heartworm disease and parasite problems associated.
 What
the vet says
Iverhart Plus is a canine heartworm prevention also used to
prevent the intestinal parasites roundworm and hookworm. Iverhart
Plus can be used in dogs and puppies as young as 6 weeks of
age and is also safe to give to your pregnant or nursing dog.
Iverhart Plus is a pork liver Flavored Chewable that contains
the active ingredients most recommended by veterinarians.
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Iverhart Plus FAQ
Generic Name
Ivermectin (eye-ver-mek’-tin) Plus
Brand Name(s)
Iverhart Plus (Virbac)
What is Iverhart Plus used for?
Iverhart Plus is an anthelminthic (dewormer) combined with pyrantel
pamoate used for the prevention of heartworm disease, roundworm
and hookworm in dogs.
Availability
Iverhart Plus available by prescription as flavored chewable tablets.
How should Iverhart Plus be used?
Iverhart Plus is given once a month year round for the prevention
of heartworm disease. The usual dose of Iverhart 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 Iverhart Plus?
The side effects of Iverhart 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?
This medication 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 Iverhart
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. The symptoms of overdose in cats may include disorientation,
tremors, incoordination, and blindness.
How should I store Iverhart Plus?
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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