Heartgard Plus

Heartgard Plus Chewables is a monthly meaty chew used for the prevention of heartworm disease and for the control of roundworms and hookworms in dogs.

Monthly chewable heartworm preventative. Also Treats And Controls Roundworms And Hookworms. Buy Heartgard Plus for dogs and save on your order today. Heartgard Plus by Merial is a monthly oral pet med used in dogs and puppies as a combination heartworm preventive and intestinal wormer. Heartgard Plus kills the immature form of the heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). It is also used for the treatment and control of hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, A. brasiliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala) and roundworms (ascarids - Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina).

Heartgard Plus pet meds contains two active ingredients: Ivermectin, which interferes with the parasite's nerve transmission, causing paralysis and death of the immature heartworms (larvae). Pyrantel pamoate, which also interferes with the parasite's nerve transmission, causing paralysis and death of intestinal worms. Death of intestinal worms occur when they are exposed to the environment.

Available as soft, beef-flavored chewable tablets. Includes reminder stickers to place on your calendar after each dose. For dogs and puppies 6 weeks of age and over. Safe to use in pregnant and nursing dogs.

Directions:
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. As an alternate to year round dosing, this medication can be given during the mosquito season and for one month after the season ends.

Warnings:
This medication should not be used in animals allergic to it. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off ivermectin for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, which take 6 months to mature, may result in a positive test result.

What is Heartgard Plus?

Heartgard Plus is a real-beef chewable tablet for dogs that provides protection against heartworms, and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. Heartgard Plus is given monthly and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.


For: Dogs (six weeks of age and older)

Benefits:
•	Considered the most tasty heartworm chewable tablet
•	Effectively controls heartworms, roundworms & hookworms
•	Only given once a month

How it works:
Heartgard Plus contains ivermectin, a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication used to prevent heartworms. Heartgard Plus also contains Pyrantel Pamoate, an anthelminthic, used to prevent roundworms and hookworms.

Cautions:
Heartgard Plus chewable tablets should be chewed, not swallowed whole. The tablets may be broken into pieces and fed to dogs that normally swallow treats whole. Make sure that your dog eats the entire dose. It is important to give your dog Heartgard Plus every month year-round. Do not skip winter months as your dog may become infected. If you miss more than two months of dosage, please consult with your veterinarian as to whether to continue medication.

More Information:

Brand Name Heartgard Plus (Merial), Iverhart Plus (Virbac), Tri-Heart Plus (Intervet)

Generic Name Ivermectin, Pyrantel pamoate

What is the most important information I should know about Heartgard Plus: Heartgard Plus is a prescription medication available as beef flavored chewable tablets. The usual dose of Heartgard Plus in dogs up to 25 pounds is 68mcg/57mg (Blue box), for dogs 26-50 pounds is 136mcg/114mg (Green box), and for dogs 51-100 lbs 272mcg/227mg (Brown box). Dogs over 100 lbs are given a combination of tablets. The chewable tablets must be chewed and should not be swallowed whole. For dogs that normally swallow whole, the chewable tablets can be broken into pieces. What is Heartgard Plus: Heartgard Plus is given to dogs once a month for the prevention of heartworm disease. Heartgard Plus also protects against hookworms and roundworms in dogs. It is recommended by the American Heartworm Society that heartworm prevention be used year round. Heartgard Plus may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this guide. What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Heartgard to my pet: Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to the medication, any of its individual ingredients, or to beef. How should this medication be given: Give Heartgard Plus exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Heartgard Plus chewable tablets must be chewed. They should not be swallowed whole. 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. Store Heartgard Plus at room temperature. Do not remove the tablet from its wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Keep this medication away from children and pets. What happens if I miss giving a dose: Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication. What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, diarrhea and incoordination in dogs. What should I avoid while giving Heartgard Plus to my pet: Because humans can contract hookworm 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. What are the possible side effects of Heartgard Plus: 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 and death. What other drugs will affect Heartgard Plus: Do not give Heartgard Plus to your pet if already taking another heartworm medication. Where can I get more information: Your pharmacist has additional information about Heartgard written for health professionals that you may read.

Directions: • Give Heartgard Plus Chewables once a month on the same day of each month year round. • Heartgard Plus Chewables are for dogs only. Do not give to cats. • Heartgard Plus Chewables should not be swallowed whole. • Chewables may be broken and fed to dogs as pieces, or crumbled and mixed with food. • Watch dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been swallowed. If it is not completely swallowed, give one more full recommended dose as soon as possible.

Tip: Do not remove chewable from its wrapper until ready to give to pet.

Dosage:

Pet	Weight	Dosage
Dogs/Puppies: (6 weeks of age and older)	Up to 25 lbs	Give 1 chewable every month (Blue Box)
	26-50 lbs	Give 1 chewable every month (Green Box)
	51-100 lbs	Give 1 chewable every month (Brown Box)
	Over 100 lbs	Give combination of chewables based on weight
Cats:	/	/
Horses:	/	/

Storage: Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.

Heartgard Blue Chewables (for Dogs 1-25 lbs):

Active Ingredient	Amount
Ivermectin	68 mcg
Pyrantel Pamoate	57 mg

Heartgard Green Chewables (for Dogs 26-50 lbs):

Active Ingredient	Amount
Ivermectin	136 mcg
Pyrantel Pamoate	114 mg

Heartgard Brown Chewables (for Dogs 51-100 lbs):

Active Ingredient	Amount
Ivermectin	272 mcg
Pyrantel Pamoate	227 mg

Ingredients:
Ivermectin/Pyrantel

Generic Heartgard Plus Without Prescription

For those savvy shoppers that want to make even more cost savings, choose generic Heartgard Plus without prescription. These are relatively new, since generics are not permitted until the original brand has been licensed and on the market for some time. But now that they are here, many pet owners are enjoying the great discounts that the generic heartworm pills offer.

The generic have another advantage (as well as the great price), over their branded rivals; they are available as both chewable treat and as regular tablet. This means that even dogs with beef allergies can benefit from the heartworm prevention and intestinal wormer in Heartgard Plus, so long as you avoid the chewable versions containing real beef.

Are Generics As Good As Original Heartgard Plus?

Many people worry that choosing a generic means settling for an inferior product. Happily this is not the case. The FDA regulate generics just like branded products. The manufacturer have to prove they are using the same active ingredient, in the same volume and of the same quantity because the FDA require that generic pet medicines be interchangeable with the branded original.

That means a dog being given a brand or a generic heartworm preventative will receive identical protection from the disease, in a product that is safe for them to take. It means that you can buy Heartgard Plus or a generic and your dog will receive exactly the same benefits.

Heartgard Plus is a chewable, monthly beef flavored drug is well known for treating heartworms. Heartgard is also effective in treating hookworms and roundworms. Its active ingredient ivermectin is an effective anti-parasitic medication used for treating heartworms. The other ingredient Pyrantel Pamoate is an anthelminthic and is used for controlling hookworms and roundworms.

Veterinarian's prescription is a must before you buy or give this to your dog of six weeks of age. Dogs allergic to beef should be given Heartgard Tabs. Heartgard plus is also avaliable in different colors such as brown, blue and green. It should strictly be chewed and not swallowed by the dog as a whole. It can be crumbled or mixed with the food.

Benefits of Heartgard Plus

• Very toothsome chewable heartworm tablet
• Very effective in preventing hookworms, roundworms and heartworms
• To be given only once a month on the same date round a year

Side Effects

Rare side effects are reported till date. But in case of overdose following may be the outcome:

• Tremors
• Loss of body weight
• Dilated pupils
• Extreme cases-death