What is Heartgard Plus Chewables?

Heartgard Plus kills heartworm larvae, preventing them from developing into adult heartworms. Heartgard Plus treats and controls 3 species of hookworms and 2 species of roundworms. It kills heartworms in the larvae stage and prevents possible serious damage to your dog. Comes in a delicious real-beef chew that dogs love. Available by prescription from a veterinarian—annual testing for heartworm disease is recommended

For:

Dogs (6 weeks of age or older and no weight requirement)

Benefits:

• Helps prevent heartworm disease in your dog
• Kills heartworm larvae and treats and controls roundworm and hookworms.​
• Easy-to-administer—most dogs eat it right out of your hand
• Once a month, year-round
• Helps avoid the cost of treating heartworm disease and the risk of possible death from heartworm disease.

Cautions:

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to the medication, any of its individual ingredients, or to beef. Can cause sensitivities in herding dog breeds. Only for use in dogs.

Brand Name:

Heartgard Plus (Merial), Iverhart Plus (Virbac), Tri-Heart Plus (Intervet)

Generic Name:

Ivermectin, Pyrantel pamoate

What happens if I miss giving a dose:

Give the missed dose as soon as possible. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

Possible side effects of Heartgard Plus:

Heartgard Plus is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following the use of Heartgard Plus, digestive and neurological side effects have rarely been reported. For more information, contact your veterinarian.

Storage:

Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.