Heartgard Plus Chewable Tablets for Dogs, up to 25 lbs

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Description Your furry friend must have a current heartworm test result on file with your veterinarian in order to be prescribed heartworm medication. Please visit your veterinarian to have this test performed annually to protect your four-legged friend. 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. Prescribing Information See all items by Heartgard Watch our Heartgard video Item Number 146387 Dosage Measure Use according to your veterinarian's instructions. Common Brand Name(s) Heartgard Plus, Tri-Heart Plus For Use With Dogs - 6 weeks or older Generic Name Ivermectin, Pyrantel Pamoate Brand Merial, Boehringer Ingelheim Breed Size Extra Small & Toy Breeds, Small Breeds Product Form Chewable Tablet Health Condition Heartworms, Roundworms, Hookworms Drug Type Parasiticide Ingredients Ingredients Ivermectin/Pyrantel Instructions Recommended Dosage This medication should be administered orally at monthly intervals. Consult your veterinarian for proper dosing instructions. Storage Instructions Store between 68° - 77°F. Protect product from light. HEARTGARD Chewables should be administered orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum dose level of 6.0 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.72 mcg/lb) of body weight. The recommended dosage schedule for prevention of canine heartworm disease is as follows: Dog Weight HEARTGARD for Dog per Month Ivermectin content Color Coding on Foil Backing and Carton Up to 25 lbs 1 chewable 68 mcg Blue 26 to 50 lbs 1 chewable 136 mcg Green 51 to 100 lbs 1 chewable 272 mcg Brown Give dogs over 100 lbs the appropriate combination of these chewables. HEARTGARD Chewables are recommended for use in dogs 6 weeks of age and older. FAQ What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease in dogs (dirofilariasis) is a serious and potentially fatal disease. Heartworms spend their adult lives in the pulmonary arteries. The adult worms can cause lasting damage to the heart, lungs and arteries. How do dogs get heartworms? Heartworms are transmitted from one dog to another by mosquitoes, which pick up tiny immature heartworms, called microfilariae, when they bite an infected dog. Larvae develop and are then transmitted to another dog when that dog is bitten by the infected mosquito. Where are dogs at risk for heartworm infection? All dogs are at risk for heartworm disease, no matter where they live—heartworms don't discriminate based on geography. In the past, heartworm disease in the United States was primarily limited to the South and Southeast regions. However, it is now fou