Heartgard Plus for Dogs

Heartgard Plus - A Monthly Heartworm Prevention Chews

Heartgard Plus is an easy-to-administer, highly palatable beef-flavored chewable treatment for heartworm prevention in puppies and dogs 6 weeks of age and older. This monthly, oral treatment effectively prevents heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis). Moreover, it treats and controls three species of hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense) and two species of roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) in dogs for 30 days.

Heartgard Plus chewable tablets are safe for use in pregnant and breeding dogs. It can be used together with common dog treatments, including collars, dips, shampoos, anthelmintics, antibiotics, vaccines, etc.

How does Heartgard Plus for Dogs Work?

Heartgard Plus for Dogs contains two powerful ingredients, ivermectin and pyrantel, that effectively eliminates heartworm larvae and provides protection from hookworms and roundworms for a complete month. Ivermectin prevents heartworm disease by killing the heartworm larvae whereas pyrantel treats and controls different species of roundworms and hookworms.

Ingredients

Ivermectin, Pyrantel

Direction for use

• • Weigh your dog beforehand to ensure dosage accuracy
  • Administer the chewable either directly or by mixing with food
  • Ensure that the entire dose is consumed and if a dose is missed, re-dose immediately
  • Administer the dosage orally once every month
  • Give the first dose within 30 days after the dog’s first exposure to mosquitoes
  • Give the last dose within 30 days after the dog’s last exposure to mosquitoes

  Dosage:

For dogs over 100 lbs, an appropriate combination of the chewables should be used.

Key Benefits

• Highly palatable, beef-flavored chewables
• Prevents heartworm disease
• Effectively treats and controls roundworms and hookworms
• Protects against two species of roundworms & three species of hookworms
• Can be administered with or without food
• Suitable for use in pregnant and breeding dogs
• Safe to be used in conjunction with other treatments
• Recommended for puppies and dogs 6 weeks of age and older

Safety

• Meant for dog use only
• Test your dog for existing heartworms before administering the treatment
• Store between 68°F - 77°F (20°C - 25°C), away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children and pets