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Heartgard Plus is a beef-flavored chewable to prevent heartworm infection in dogs. It also treats and controls preexisting hookworm and roundworm infections. Heartworms, spread by mosquitoes, can result into fatal diseases when prevented with heartworm preventives. Hence, to protect your pet from deadly diseases, Heartgard is a full proof solution. Heartgard Plus tablets treat small, medium and large sized dogs that falling under three weight ranges – 0-25 lbs, 26-50 lbs and 51-100 lbs respectively. Available in 6-dose and 12-dose packets, these palatable tablets are given as a monthly dosage.
Heartgard Plus contains two potent ingredients - Ivermectin and Pyrantel. The active ingredient Ivermectin eliminates the immature form of heartworms and the other ingredient pyrantel removes hookworms and roundworms. The oral treatment when given monthly protects your dog against dangerous heartworm disease.
It effectively prevents heartworm disease and can be administered monthly starting from 6 weeks old puppies.
Nuheart - a generic heartgard is an effective heartworm treatment for dogs. Nuheart is a generic version of Heartgard with exactly the same ingredient as in Heartgard. Nuheart is a meat flavored monthly tablet that is easy to dose. It is safe to use for dogs and puppies over 6 weeks of age.
Read More: Difference Between Heartgard Plus VS Generic Nuheart
Manufacturer Merial / Boehringer IngelheimPack Size | Strength | Dosage |
Heartgard Plus Blue (up to 25lbs) |
68mcg Ivermectin, 57mg Pyrantel | One Dose Per Month |
Heartgard Plus Green (25-60lbs) |
136mcg Ivermectin, 114mg Pyrantel | One Dose Per Month |
Heartgard Plus Brown (51-100lbs) |
272mcg Ivermectin, 227mg Pyrantel | One Dose Per Month |
Caution:Collies including Border Collies and other breeds are sensitive to Ivermectin. Please consult your vet before giving this treatment or look for alternatives to Ivermectin for the treatment of parasites.
Heartgard Plus Ingredients:
Ivermectin, Pyrantel
Nuheart Ingredient:
Ivermectin
Heartgard Plus chewables are highly-palatable, beef-flavored chews for the prevention of heartworms in dogs and the treatment and control of roundworms and hookworms. Heartgard Plus remains effective for one full month.
Heartworms are transmitted through mosquito bites. When an infected mosquito bites a dog, heartworm larvae get deposited on the skin. These larvae enter the skin through the bite wound and make their way toward the heart.
Heartgard Plus chews contains ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate as its active ingredients. Ivermectin is an antiparasitic that prevents heartworms, whereas, pyrantel is antihelmintic that treats and control roundworms and hookworms.
Heartgard Plus soft chew is a monthly heartworm prevention treatment, so it should be administered regularly every month for continuous protection. It can be given directly to your dog or it may be added to the food after breaking the chew into small pieces.
Heartgard Plus chewable tablets contains Ivermectin and, according to the studies, certain dogs of the Collie breed are more sensitive to its effects when administered at elevated dose levels than other dog breeds. Therefore, it should be used with caution in collies and other herding dog breeds. Moreover, a heartworm test must be performed before starting this prevention treatment and 6 months after using this treatment as already present microfilaria take 6 months to mature.
Ideally, this should not cause any issues. Heartgard Plus is a trusted heartwormer and is safe for dogs. However, it is always safe to consult your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the product, including beef.
If you miss giving a dose, give it as soon as you remember. Do not double the dose.
Seek veterinary assistance immediately.
Heartgard Plus chews is suitable for use for dogs 6 weeks of age and older. There is no minimum age requirement.
Heartgard Plus is available in 3 dosage strengths:
Simparica is a flavored chewable solution for fast and effective treatment against fleas and ticks. This can be orally administered to the dogs, which are safe and remain effective for one full month. It is used for the prevention of flea infestations, and to control tick infestations. Besides, it starts killing the fleas within 3 hours and ticks within 8 hours. In areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with Simparica can be continued throughout the year without interruption. It is important to treat all dogs and other pets within a household with an approved flea control product. Simparica is given monthly and suitable for dogs of all sizes.
Note: We recommend consulting your vet before buying this product. Pets with a history of seizure attacks should only be treated with this product after consulting a vet.
Simparica is an orally administered flea and tick treatment for dogs. It is a monthly treatment that can be given with or without food. One chewable tablet per month is enough to treat and protect your dog against flea infestations and to control tick infestations. Simparica contains the active ingredient Sarolaner, which inhibits the function of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor and glutamate receptor, and works at the neuromuscular spot in insects. This results in uncontrolled neuromuscular activity leading to the death in insects or acarines. It is easy and safe to administer, by directly giving it into the dog's mouth or mixing it with food. Dogs that are 6 months of age or older and weighing more than 2.8lbs should only be treated with this oral solution. Available in six different packs categorized as per the dog's body weight, the chewable are suitable for all breeds and sizes of dogs.
Manufacturer ZoetisWarning:
Sarolaner
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