HeartGard Plus for dogs up to 25 lbs is monthly heartworm prevention that prevents heartworm disease. Heartgard Plus for small dogs is completely safe and effective against heartworms and controls roundworms and hookworms. It is formulated in a flavored chewable tablet with three different pack sizes. This blue pack for small dogs is specially designed for puppies weighing up to 25 pounds. It prevents heartworm disease in small dogs and puppies by eliminating heartworm larvae, controls heartworm infections, and also provides protection against roundworms and hookworms. It is safe and effective for puppies from 6 weeks of age and older.
Key Takeaways:✔ Heartgard Plus for dogs and puppies up to 25 lbs monthly heartworm 6 month & 12 month supply
✔ Heartgard Plus Blue pack contain 68 mcg Ivermectin & 57 mg Pyrantel
✔ Administered orally at monthly intervals
✔ Heartgard Plus Blue pack specially designed for small dog & Puppies
✔ Safe to use in small sized dogs of all age
Pack Color | Dog Weight | Dog Size | Strength | Product Page |
Blue | Up to 22 lbs | Small Dogs | 68 mcg of Ivermectin and 57 mg of Pyrantel | Click Here |
Green | 6 to 50 lbs | Medium Dogs | 136 mcg of Ivermectin and 114 mg of Pyrantel | Click Here |
Brown | 51 to 100 lbs | Large Dogs | 272 mcg of Ivermectin and 227 mg of Pyrantel | Click Here |
*HEARTGARD Plus is recommended for dogs 6 weeks of age and older. Dogs over 100 lbs use the appropriate combination of these chewables.
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.
HeartGard Plus is a monthly beef flavored chewable tablet that is highly palatable in taste. It has specially been developed for fussy eaters. It protects dogs from heartworm infections coupled with treating and controlling roundworms and hookworms. It needs to be given on a monthly basis. This treatment is recommended for dogs at least 6 weeks of age. This treatment can be used as a combination of heartworm preventive and intestinal wormer. It is suitable for pregnant or female dogs.
Protect your dog from heartworm disease, which can be fatal. Mosquito bites are unavoidable. However, with this proven heartworm prevention, you can kill the heartworm larvae that those pesky bloodsuckers spread to your dog, preventing heartworm sickness.
NuheartNuheart is a monthly heartworm preventive. It is an alternative of heartgard and works similar to heartgard. Nuheart protects dogs against heartworms and it can be used on dogs and puppies. The meat flavored tablet is suitable for all sizes and breeds of dogs. It is recommended to use for adult dogs and puppies older than 6 weeks of age. Find more info here - Nuheart.
Q. How does Heartgard Plus for dogs work?
Heartgard Plus dog chews contains two active ingredients Ivermectin and Pyrantel. These active chemicals control the way nerve impulses flow through the neurological system of the worm. This causes the parasite to become paralyzed and eventually die.
Q. What is Heartgard Plus used for?
HeartGard Plus chewable is a small real beef-flavored chewable tablet for the treatment and prevention of heartworm, roundworms and hookworms.
Q. When can I start using Heartgard Plus for my dog?
Heartgard Plus heartworm for dogs can be used in puppies from 6 weeks of age and older.
Q. What happens if I forgot/missed a heartworm preventative dose for my dog?
If it's been less than two weeks since your dog's last dose, give your dog the dose immediately. If the missed dose has been more than two weeks, contact your veterinarian, who will likely recommend that you begin regular dosing next month and have your dog tested for heartworms in six months.
Do dogs need Heartgard Plus protection all year, even in the winter? Heartworm disease can affect any dog, indoors or out, at any time of year. Even though there are fewer mosquitoes in the winter, an animal might still get heartworms if the owner fails to administer preventative during this time. That's why veterinarians frequently advise that pets should be treated for heartworms all year long.
Q. Is Heartgard Plus safe for puppies?
If used as directed, HeartGard Plus chewable for dogs is completely safe and effective for puppies from 6 weeks of age.
Q. Does my dog really need heartworm prevention?
Yes! Even if your pet is only indoors, he or she should be on a heartworm preventive program. Due to the increased number of cases, it is highly recommended for both cat and dogs to be on year-round heartworm prevention program.
Q. How often should I give my dog Heartgard Plus?
Dog heartworm chewable Heartgard Plus should be taken at monthly intervals. The first dose must be given within a month (30 days) of the dog's initial mosquito bite, and monthly doses must be given thereafter.
Q. Is it safe to use Heartgard Plus in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs?
Yes. When used as directed, Heartgard Plus has a wide safety margin in all breeds of dogs, including breeding, lactating or pregnant dogs and puppies 6 weeks or older.
Q. Can I switch to Heartgard Plus from another heartworm preventative?
Yes, This is a simple procedure; you have to just simply continue to take Heartgard Plus on a monthly basis.
Q. Is there anything I should know before taking Heartgard Plus?
Heartgard Plus heartworm prevention should be used with caution when treating active or working dogs with a known heartworm infection since Ivermectin, the active ingredient in Heartgard Plus, may have some impact against adult heartworms. Before starting any heartworm prevention treatment, dogs should b
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