Heartgard Plus for Dog

HeartGard Plus – Heartworm Prevention for Dogs

HeartGard Plus for Dogs is the #1 dog-preferred chew, according to the manufacturer, with more than 30 years of proven protection against heartworm disease. This vet-recommended formula comes in a real beef chew, making it enjoyable for dogs and easy to administer for you. When given as indicated, this monthly heartworm tablet for dogs protects against:

Heartworms

• Prevents heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis).

Intestinal worms

• Helps treat & control roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina).
• Helps treat & control hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala).

Indicated for

Puppies and dogs 6 weeks of age or older.

• Vet-recommended protection: Known to provide proven protection against heartworm disease for more than 30 years.
• Dog-preferred chew: Palatable, real beef chew dogs enjoy and accept without fuss.
• Intestinal worm coverage: Effectively protects dogs from two species of roundworms and three species of hookworms.
• Wide safety margins: Suitable for puppies from 6 weeks of age as well as pregnant and breeding dogs.
• Month-long protection: A single chew protects from heartworm disease and intestinal worms for 30 days.

• Weigh your dog and select the pack that closely matches your dog's weight.
• This chew should be administered orally once every month, on or about the same day of each month.
• HeartGard Plus can be given directly by hand, encouraging the dog to chew the treatment rather than swallowing it whole.
• If your dog swallows treats whole, this chew may be broken into pieces.
• This heartworm preventive may be added to a small amount of dog food. However, you must ensure the dog takes the complete dose. If a part of the dose is missed, give another dose.
• To prevent heartworm disease, give the treatment monthly when mosquitoes are active. Administer the first dose after your dog's first seasonal exposure to mosquitoes and the final dose within one month of the last exposure to mosquitoes.
• If you are switching from another heartworm preventive, administer the first dose of HeartGard Plus within one month of the last dose of the previous heartworm preventive.
• If you miss or forget a dose, administer one dose immediately and continue with the monthly dosing schedule.

Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate

These chews are not effective against adult heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis). Keep these chews out of reach of children and pets to avoid accidental ingestion. Wash your hands after handling the treatment.

When used as indicated, this treatment has a wide safety margin in pregnant, breeding and stud dogs. Clinical trials mentioned in the label suggest that this treatment can be used with flea collars, steroid preparations, anthelmintics, antibiotics, vaccines, shampoos and dips.

Precautions

You should test your dog for existing heartworms before beginning treatment with HeartGard Plus. Infected dogs should be treated to remove heartworms at the discretion of a veterinarian.

Contraindications

HeartGard Plus is not indicated for use in puppies under 6 weeks of age.

Storage Instructions

Store between 68°F - 77°F (20°- 25°C) with excursions permitted between 59°F - 86°F (15°- 30°C). Protect them from light.

What is HeartGard Plus?

HeartGard Plus is a tasty, real beef chew that is designed to protect your dog from heartworm disease and intestinal worms for one month.

What parasites does this monthly chewable protect my dog against?

When used as indicated, this oral formula helps prevent heartworm disease and treats and controls two species of roundworms and three species of hookworms.

How does this dog heartworm preventive work?

HeartGard Plus contains active ingredients, ivermectin and pyrantel. After administration, the formula is quickly absorbed into the dog's bloodstream. Ivermectin works against the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis), allowing the dog's immune system to identify and inactivate these larvae before they grow into adult heartworms. Pyrantel effectively treats and controls roundworms and hookworms.

Is HeartGard Plus safe for my dog?

When used according to the label instructions, HeartGard Plus has shown a wide margin of safety as the recommended dose level in puppies and dogs aged 6 weeks or older, as well as pregnant, breeding and stud dogs.

How frequently should I administer HeartGard Plus chews to my dog?

This heartworm preventive for dogs should be administered to dogs once every month, throughout the year.

Is there a minimum age or weight requirement to administer this treatment to my dog?

HeartGard Plus is indicated for puppies and dogs 6 weeks of age and older. There is no minimum weight requirement for its use.

I forgot to give my dog HeartGard Plus. What should I do?

When you miss giving a dose, immediately administer one chew and continue with the monthly schedule.

Should I continue giving my dog HeartGard Plus during winter?

The risk of heartworm disease may be reduced during winter, but it is never out of the equation. Stopping the prevention during winter can leave gaps in protection, making your dog susceptible to the heartworm infection. Therefore, it is recommended to administer heartworm preventive year-round, including winter.