Details Heartgard is the real-beef chew for heartworm disease prevention! Suitable for dogs 6 weeks of age of older. Prior to treatment, dogs should receive a negative heartworm test. Pack contains a 6 month supply. Contains Pyrantel and Ivermectin to kill heartworms and control and treat hookworms. Administer once a month to prevent heartworm disease and to treat and control ascarid and hookworm infections in dogs. Year-round heartworm prevention is important because mosquitoes can bite during any season. Packaging may vary. Active Ingredients Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate. Main Ingredients Blue Label: 57 mg of Pyrantel and 68 mcg Ivermectin Green Label: 114 mg Pyrantel and 136 mcg Ivermectin Brown Label: 227 mg Pyrantel and 272 mcg Ivermectin Instructions for Use Only remove a single chewable from the foil blister at a time. Place the rest of the chewables back in the box to store out of light. Offer by hand or combine with a small portion of food. Administer in the way that encourages your dog to chew instead of swallow. If your dog typically swallows medication or treats whole, break into pieces. Ensure that your dog consumes the full dose, then observe afterward to be sure none is rejected or lost. If any portion of the dose is lost, re-dose. Administer monthly, particularly during mosquito season. Administer within 30 days of the dog's first mosquito exposure of the season, and administer the last dose within 30 days of the last mosquito exposure. Take measures to prevent intestinal parasite re-infection. Monthly HEARTGARD Plus treatment also controls and treats hookworms (A. braziliense, U. stenocephala, and A. caninum) and ascarids (T. leonina and T. canis). To switch from another heartworm preventative to HEARTGARD Plus, administer this medication within 30 days of the final dose of your dog's old preventative. If your dog goes more than 30 days without heartworm prevention, the efficacy of the ingredient Ivermectin may be lower. For this reason, this medication should be administered monthly on the same day each month. If your dog's treatment is delayed by a few or several days, treat immediately and resume the recommended schedule to mitigate potential adult heartworm development. Safe Handling/Storage Store between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Shield from light. Cautions After HEARTGARD Plus use, neurological or digestive side effects have been reported in rare cases. Heartworm testing is recommended prior to beginning treatment. This drug is generally well-tolerated. Keep out of reach of animals and children. In case of overdose, contact the nearest emergency pet clinic immediately.
