HEARTGARD PLUS (CHEWABLE)

Heartgard Plus

The recommended dosage is 1 tablet a month.

Pyrantel Pamoate

Cautions-Safety steps

Before you put your pet on this drug, you must get him tested for existing heartworm infection. Once the infection has been diagnosed, the treatment with Heartgard can be started.
One should be careful to make sure that the dog consumes the complete dose.
This medicine can also be given to pregnant and lactating pets. The dog should be at least 6 weeks for taking this medicine.

Introduction

Heartgard Plus is a deworming medication that is used to treat dogs against heartworms. Heartworms can be caused by an insect bite. There are insects that carry heartworm larvae. Such insects can infect a dog with heartworms by their bite.

Heartgard Plus Chewables

Heartgard Plus is a beef flavored tablet which is readily acceptable by dogs as it savors their taste buds. It does not require any prescription and can be bought locally or from Canadian Online pharmacy. However before buying this medication for your dog, it is essential to get your dog checked for heartworms from your vet.

Associated side effects

There are no such typical side effects of this drug if given under recommended and controlled dosage. However, if the dosage is increased beyond the recommended limit, it might cause side effects such as the dog might show reduced activity and become lethargic, lose appetite, seizures, diarrhea etc. Also if the dog is allergic to heartgard plus ingredient Ivermectin, you should discontinue the tablets.

Important tips

Though Heartworms are not contagious still we all need to take precautions. Other worms such as ringworms and hookworms are contagious and can get transferred to a human body. Hence maintenance of personal hygiene is must to avoid contracting worms.
In order to get your dog diagnosed of heartworms, the best way is to show your dog to a vet. There are also some self-examination methods which you may perform at home. Symptoms such as laziness, reduced activity, breathlessness, loss of appetite and frequent cough might point towards a heartworm disease and time to buy Heartgard Plus.

Dosage instructions-How to give to your dog?

These beef flavored tablets will be loved by your pet provided he isn’t allergic to beef or the active ingredient in it. The Tablets should be chewed and not swallowed by the dog. The tablets can also be broken into small pieces and given to your dog. The course of this medicine should be followed completely for a year giving tablets every month without skipping any month in between.