Heartgard Plus vs. Nuheart: A Comparison Between Dog Heartwormers

These days, dogs are becoming more vulnerable to heartworm disease.

“WHY?”

The reason is sometimes people choose a product that’s not effective on their dogs. Heartworm is a very dangerous disease and can be life-threatening if it’s not treated properly. Thanks to advanced research and medical sciences, as many treatments are now available to prevent and treat heartworms in dogs. With such a huge plethora of medications on the market, many pet owners are in a dilemma about which treatment is best for their pets.

Here we are talking about two products – Heartgard Plus and Nuheart. Heartgard Plus is a treatment that prevents heartworms in dogs. And Nuheart is a generic and cost-effective version of Heartgard. Now, you might be wondering, if two products have the same ingredients, how can they have different prices?  Well, you will have to keep on reading to find out how these two products are different yet quite similar!

What is Heartgard Plus?

Heartgard Plus is a heartworm preventive treatment that treats various worm infections. It is very effective against immature stages of heartworm that are transmitted through mosquito bites. Moreover, the antiparasitic agents in Heartgard Plus help in preventing heartworm disease. The two main ingredients Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate provide total protection from heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms.

What is Nuheart?

Nuheart is a generic version of Heartgard. The main ingredient – Ivermectin – is present in both products. The active ingredient in Nuheart eradicates heartworm larvae, hence prevents it from spreading. This meat flavored tablet is easy to administer and provides protection for the entire month.

This comparison chart is created to make the classification between two products easier for you.

How does it work?	Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate are the active ingredients in Heartgard Plus. It helps prevent heartworms and eliminate roundworms and hookworms.	Nuheart has the same main ingredient as Heartgard – ivermectin. It eradicates the heartworm larvae and helps prevent heartworm disease.
Efficacy	Heartgard Plus is effective against immature stages of heartworm, hence prevents heartworm disease in dogs. Furthermore, it also eliminates roundworms and hookworms.	Nuheart is highly effective in protecting dogs from heartworm disease.
Efficacy	Heartgard Plus is effective against immature stages of heartworm, hence prevents heartworm disease in dogs. Furthermore, it also eliminates roundworms and hookworms.	Nuheart is highly effective in protecting dogs from heartworm disease.
Active Ingredients	Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate	Ivermectin
Palatability	The beef flavored chewable is highly palatable and loved by dogs.	Nuheart comes in meat flavored tablet which makes it easier to administer.
Cost	It’s a branded medicine, so the cost is slightly higher than Nuheart.	This generic treatment is cost effective and is offered at affordable prices.
Dosage	Monthly	Monthly
Safe for pregnant dogs?	Yes, this product is safe to use on pregnant or breeding female dogs.	When tested on pregnant cats, no side effects were spotted.
Side effects	May not be suitable for border collie dogs that are sensitive to Ivermectin	May not be suitable for border collie dogs that are sensitive to Ivermectin
Type of treatment	Oral – Chewables	Oral –  Tablet form
Eradicates worms?	It provides complete protection against heartworms and eliminates roundworms and hookworms.	Prevents heartworms in dogs.
Manufacturer	Merial / Boehringer Ingelheim	Pharmachem

 

From the comparison, you must have noticed a few differences. If you only want to protect your pooch from heartworms, go for Nuheart. But if your dog often gets infected with roundworms or hookworms, opt for Heartgard Plus. Both products are almost similar so you can opt for either of them for protection against heartworms. We hope that this comparison chart helped you in making the right decision for your pet’s health.