Heartgard Plus Chewables
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Up to $20 off, exclusions applyWhat are Heartgard Plus Chewables?
Heartgard Plus Chewables provide protection against heartworms, and treat and control roundworms and hookworms. These tasty chewables are made with real beef, making them easy to give your dog like a treat. Heartgard Plus Chewables are given once a month, year-round. Your dog will need an annual negative heartworm test and a prescription for HEARTGARD Plus chewables from your licensed veterinarian.
For:
Dogs (6+ weeks of age, no weight requirement)
Benefits:
- Effectively prevent heartworms
- Treat and control roundworms & hookworms
- Only given once a month
- Delicious beef flavor makes them easy to administer
How do Heartgard Plus Chewables work?
Heartgard Plus Chewables contain ivermectin, a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication used to prevent heartworms. They also contain Pyrantel Pamoate, an anthelminthic, used to prevent roundworms and hookworms.
Side Effects:
In clinical field trials with HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) chews, vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours of dosing was rarely observed (1.1% of administered doses). The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of HEARTGARD Plus chews: Depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions and hypersalivation.
Brand Name:
Heartgard Plus (Boehringer Ingelheim), Iverhart Plus (Virbac), Tri-Heart Plus (Merck)
Generic Name:
Ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate
Important Safety Information
HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) Chewables are well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following the use of HEARTGARD Plus chews, digestive and neurologic side effects have been reported. For more information, contact your veterinarian or refer to the full prescribing information
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Heartgard Plus Chewables to my pet?
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to the medication, any of its individual ingredients, or to beef.
How should Heartgard Plus Chewables be given?
Give Heartgard Plus Chewables exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions, ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Heartgard Plus Chewables must be chewed. They should not be swallowed whole.
What are the potential side effects of Heartgard Plus Chewables?
Side effects of Heartgard Plus Chewables are rare at the recommended heartworm prevention dose. Higher doses in dogs may cause tremors, dilated pupils, loss of body weight and/or death.
What happens if I miss giving a dose of Heartgard Plus Chewables?
Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose my pet on Heartgard Plus Chewables?
Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment.
What should I avoid while giving Heartgard Plus Chewables to my pet?
Because humans can contract hookworm from animals, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on your pet and in the household and to not feed your pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.
What other drugs will affect Heartgard Plus Chewables?
Do not give Heartgard Plus Chewables to your pet if he or she is already taking another heartworm medication.
Heartgard Plus Chewables Directions:
- Give Heartgard Plus Chewables once a month on the same day of each month year round.
- Heartgard Plus Chewables are for dogs only. Do not give to cats.
- Heartgard Plus Chewables should not be swallowed whole.
- Chewables may be broken and fed to dogs as pieces, or crumbled and mixed with food.
- Watch your dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been swallowed. If it is not completely swallowed, give one more full recommended dose as soon as possible.
Do not remove chewable from its wrapper until you are ready to give it to your pet.
Heartgard Plus Chewables Dosage for Dogs/Puppies: (6+ weeks of age)
Weight | Dosage |
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Up to 25 lbs | Give 1 chewable every month (Blue Box) |
26-50 lbs | Give 1 chewable every month (Green Box) |
51-100 lbs | Give 1 chewable every month (Brown Box) |
Over 100 lbs | Give combination of chewables based on weight |
Cats | Do not use! |
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Horses | Do not use! |
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Store between 68°F-77F (20°-25°C). Excursions between 59°F-86°F (15°-30°C) are permitted. Protect Heartgard Plus Chewables from light. Do not remove the chewable from its wrapper until you are ready to give the medicine to your pet. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
Heartgard Plus Chewables Ingredients:
Active Ingredient | Amount |
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Ivermectin | 68 mcg |
Pyrantel | 57 mg |
Active Ingredient | Amount |
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Ivermectin | 136 mcg |
Pyrantel | 114 mg |
Active Ingredient | Amount |
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Ivermectin | 272 mcg |
Pyrantel | 227 mg |