Heartgard - Plus Chewable Tablets - for Dogs up to 25 lbs - 6 TABS
Important Notice:
This is a Pet Medication item supplied under the PetProject Pharmacy - Pet Medication initiative. A current prescription from a vet actively registered with the HKVSB must be uploaded on your purchase. 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. As such, a special shipping policy applies. We encourage customers to Autoship this product to avoid unnecessary delays.
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.
UsesTo prevent heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) for one month (30 days) after infection.
Possible Side EffectsPlease contact your veterinarian if your pet is suffering from the following: Depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions, and hypersalivation.
Drug & Food InteractionsHeartgard 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.
PrecautionsAll 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.
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