HeartGard Plus Chews – Heartworm Prevention Treatment for Dogs
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HeartGard Plus for dogs is a vet-recommended heartworm disease prevention treatment that also controls and treats intestinal worm infections. HeartGard Plus is highly effective against immature stages of heartworm that are transmitted through a mosquito. It also treats and controls four species of hookworms and two species of roundworms. This monthly treatment has antiparasitic and anthelmintic properties that work against mixed parasitic infections, protecting your dog from potential health problems. It comes in a real beef flavour, which makes it exceptionally palatable in taste for dogs. This monthly treatment is safe and suitable for dogs 6 weeks of age and older as well as breeding, lactating, and pregnant dogs. HeartGard Plus can be safely administered to dogs of positive, negative, or unknown heartworm status.
How does it work?
HeartGard Plus contains two active ingredients: ivermectin and pyrantel. It is an effective treatment for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. It kills parasites by causing spastic muscle paralysis. Its active ingredients control the way nerve impulses flow through the neurological system of the worm. This causes the parasite to become paralysed and eventually die.
It should be noted that HeartGard Plus is only effective as a preventative for heartworm infection. You must first diagnose your dog for heartworm infection before administering any heartworm prevention product. If your dog has already been infected with heartworm, you should consult your veterinarian.
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Heartworm testing is recommended prior to beginning treatment.
Weigh your pet and choose the appropriate pack based on your dog’s weight. (Refer the below given dosage table for details)
Only remove a single chewable from the foil blister at a time.
Place the rest of the chewables back in the box to store out of light.
Give Heartgard Plus Chewable once a month on the same day of each month year round.
Heartgard Plus Chewable should not be swallowed whole.
Chewables may be broken and fed to dogs as pieces, or crumbled and mixed with food.
Administer in the way that encourages your dog to chew instead of swallow.
Ensure that your dog consumes the full dose, and then observe afterward to be sure none is rejected or lost. If any portion of the dose is lost, re-dose.
To switch from another heartworm preventative to HEARTGARD Plus, administer this treatment within 30 days of the final dose of your dog's old preventative.
If your dog goes more than 30 days without heartworm prevention, the efficacy of the ingredient Ivermectin may be lower. For this reason, the treatment should be administered monthly on the same day each month.
If your dog's treatment is delayed by a few or several days, treat immediately and resume the recommended schedule to mitigate potential adult heartworm development.
Dosage Table:
Pack Color
Dog Weight
Dog Size
Strength
Blue
Up to 11kg
Small Dogs
68 mcg of Ivermectin and 57 mg of Pyrantel
Green
12 to 22kg
Medium Dogs
136 mcg of Ivermectin and 114 mg of Pyrantel
Brown
23 to 45kg
Large Dogs
272 mcg of Ivermectin and 227 mg of Pyrantel
HEARTGARD Plus is recommended for dogs 6 weeks of age and older. For dogs over 45kg use the appropriate combination of tablets based on weight.
Single chewable works for a full month
#1 Vet-recommended heartworm disease preventative
Protects dogs and puppies from potentially dangerous heartworm disease
Protects against intestinal worms such as roundworms and hookworms
Formulated in chewable form for easy administration
Pairs perfectly with any proven flea and tick treatment
Highly palatable in taste due to its real beef flavor
Suitable to be given to pregnant or breeding female dogs
Heartgard Plus Chewables are for dogs only. Do not give to cats.
Dog should be tested by veterinarian before heartworm prevention is initiated.
Read the enclosed leaflet before using the product.
Although side effects are rare but may show up in hypersensitive canines. Overdosing may result in tremors, dilated pupil, and weight loss.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Wash hands after use.
Do not freeze. Protect from direct sunlight.
Human ingestion may prove poisonous. If such cases arise then consult a physician immediately.
In case the dosage is missed for more than two months, you need to consult a veterinarian and take his advice for further treatment.
Caution: Collies including Border Collies and other breeds have genetic intolerance to Ivermectin. Those pet parents with Collies and other susceptible breeds should consult a veterinarian before administering any treatment containing Ivermectin.
Target Species
6 weeks and older puppies and dogs
Mode of administration
Oral
Active Ingredients
Ivermectin and Pyrantel
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Brand Name
Heartgard Plus
APVMA Approval Number
Heartgard Plus Chewables For Small Dogs Up To 11Kg (Blue)
39541/100433
Heartgard Plus Chewables For Medium Dogs 12 To 22 Kg (Green)
39540/100436
Heartgard Plus Chewables For Large Dog 23 To 45 Kg (Brown)
