Heartgard Plus Chewables for Dogs (Prescription Needed)
Heartgard Plus is a dewormer and heartworm preventative for dogs that contains Pyrantel and Ivermectin to control and treat hookworms and kill heartworms. It is a once-monthly chewable tablet that is specially formulated to protect your dog from heartworm disease, which is a potentially fatal illness caused by infected mosquitoes.
One of the key benefits of Heartgard Plus is that it is a year-round heartworm preventative. This is important because mosquitoes can bite during any season and cause lasting damage as quickly as 3 months later. Additionally, it is safe for use in dogs over 6 weeks old, and the American Heartworm Society recommends year-round dosing.
Heartgard Plus comes in a delicious real-beef chew that dogs love, making it easy to administer. However, before starting treatment, it is important to consult with your veterinarian and make sure your dog has received a negative heartworm test, and inform them of any other medications your dog is taking.
Pros:
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Highly effective in killing heartworms and treating and controlling hookworms
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Once-monthly chewable tablet
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Safe for use in dogs over 6 weeks old
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American Heartworm Society recommends year-round dosing
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Real-beef flavor making it easy to administer
Cons:
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Dogs should receive a negative heartworm test prior to treatment
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Not safe for use in dogs with certain health conditions
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It is important to consult with veterinarian before use and inform about any other medications your dog is taking.