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It doesn't matter whether your dog is a pampered pooch or is active and strong, every dog is at risk for getting heartworm disease, a potentially deadly condition.Fortunately, prevention is easy with HEARTGARD (ivermectin) Chewables or HEARTGARD Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), because dogs prefer the taste of these Real-Beef Chewables 37�1 over the next leading brand!* Given once a month for life, HEARTGARD or HEARTGARD Plus is the easiest way to help protect your pet from deadly heartworm disease. HEARTGARD Plus also treats and controls hookworms and roundworms.If you have a dog, you need HEARTGARD. Ask your veterinarian about HEARTGARD today. How does Heartgard for Dogs work?:;Heartgard for dogs works to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense). DOSAGE: HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) Chewables should be administered orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum dose level of 6 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.72 mcg/lb) and 5 mg of pyrantel (as pamoate salt) per kg (2.27 mg/lb) of body weight. The recommended dosing schedule for prevention of canine heartworm disease and for the treatment and control of ascarids and hookworms is as follows: Weight;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;Per Month;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Content;;;;;;; Carton Up to 25;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; 1;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;68 mcg 57 mg;;;;;;;; Blue 26 – 50;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; 1;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; 136 mcg 114 mg;;; ;Green 51 – 100;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;1;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;272 mcg 227 mg;;;; Brown ; HEARTGARD Plus is recommended for dogs 6 weeks of age and older. For dogs over 100 lb use the appropriate combination of these Chewables. How do I give Heartgard to my dog?:Remove only one chewable at a time from the foil-backed blister card. Return the card with the remaining Chewables to its box to protect the product from light. Because most dogs find HEARTGARD Plus palatable, the product can be offered to the dog by hand. Alternatively, it may be added intact to a small amount of dog food.The chewable should be administered in a manner that encourages the dog to chew, rather than to swallow without chewing. Chewables may be broken into pieces and fed to dogs that normally swallow treats whole.; Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and treated animalsshould be observed for a few minutes after administration to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or rejected. If it is suspected that any of the dose has been lost, redosing is recommended. How often do I give Heartgard to my dog?:HEARTGARD Plus should be given at monthly intervals during the period of the year when mosquitoes (vectors), potentially carrying infective heartworm larvae, are active.; The initial dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog's first exposure to mosquitoes. The final dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog's last exposure to mosquitoes.; When replacing another heartworm preventive product in a heartworm disease prevention program, the first dose of HEARTGARD Plus must be given within a month (30 days) of the last dose of the former medication. If the interval between doses exceeds a month (30 days), the efficacy of ivermectin can be reduced. Therefore, for optimal performance, the Chewable must be given once a month on or about the same day of the month. If treatment is delayed, whether by a few days or many, immediate treatment with HEARTGARD Plus and resumption of the recommended dosing regimen will minimize the opportunity for the development of adult heartworms. Monthly treatment with HEARTGARD Plus also provides effective treatment and control of ascarids (T. canis, T. leonina) and hookworms (A. caninum, U. stenocephala, A. braziliense). Clients should be advised of measures to be taken to prevent reinfection with intestinal parasites. Heartgard Plus for Dogs – 50-100 lbs – 12 Doses. I do not receive this product or any others in exchange for this article, I do get a commission for readers clicking the buy now links which helps to differ the cost of hosting this blog and I sincerely hope this article site helps you with your search for Vet Approved Rx products.
