Overview:
Heartgard Plus is a heartworm preventative that kills heartworms and helps to control and treat hookworms. Given monthly, it comes in a chewable tablet that you can feed to your pal as a tasty, beef-flavored treat. Head back to the dog park, reassured that your dog is protected from nasty parasites.
Uses
To prevent heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) for one month (30 days) after infection.
Possible Side Effects
Please contact your veterinarian if your pet is suffering from the following: Depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions, and hypersalivation.
Drug & Food Interactions
Heartgard Plus has shown a wide margin of safety at the recommended dose level, including pregnant or breeding females, male dogs and puppies aged six or more weeks. In clinical trials, many commonly used flea collars, dips, shampoos, anthelmintics (anti-parasitic drugs), antibiotics, vaccines and steroid preparations have been administered with this medication in a heartworm disease preventive program.
Precautions
All pets should be tested for existing heartworm infection before starting treatment with this medication, which is not effective against adult heartworm. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion by humans, clients should be advised to contact a physician immediately. Physicians may contact a Poison Control Center for advice concerning cases of ingestion by humans.
Ingredients
68 mcg Ivermectin and 57 mg Pyrantel.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - THIS IS A PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICATION (POM)
POMs are stored and dispensed directly from Ohana Animal Hospital under veterinary supervision.
As required by law, orders for this product will only be processed and delivered after our veterinary team has reviewed your pet's prescription and medical history, who may contact you or your existing vet for more details. Clients are encouraged to Autoship this product to avoid unnecessary delays.
Don't have a prescription? Use our VetCare Rebate program to enjoy $400 off when you renew your prescription.
