Heartgard Plus

Heartgard Plus (Ivermectin/Pyrantel) is an oral heartworm preventative prescribed for use in dogs. It operates by destroying heartworm larvae introduced by mosquito bites. It is normally used as a long-term treatment to prevent infection as elimination of a current heartworm infection can be expensive and painful for your dog. This medication is also effective for preventing intestinal infections caused by hookworms or roundworms. It may be prescribed to be used with other medicines or to treat other unlisted conditions.

Follow the veterinarian`s instructions for using Heartgard Plus (Ivermectin/Pyrantel) to ensure the safest and most effective treatment. It is typically administered one time each month at a dosage of one tablet. These should be chewed prior to swallowing, but it may be necessary to break the tablet up before administration if your dog tends to swallow them whole. This treatment should be continued for long-term treatment of one dosage each month to prevent any future infections from occurring. These doses should be administered at even intervals each month to keep a consistent level of medicine in the system of the dog for the most efficient results.

Bring your pet in for regular consultations with the veterinarian to make sure it is experiencing the correct results from treatment. After observing its progress and response to the medication, it may be necessary to make adjustments to the treatment until the best results occur. These may include altering its dosage or application frequency. If you have any questions about using the medicine, ask your pharmacist or veterinarian.

Although normally well tolerated, the use of Heartgard Plus (Ivermectin/Pyrantel) may cause side effects in some dogs. Inform the veterinarian as soon as possible if you experience any unusual symptoms that you witness. These can be mild or severe and will not occur in all pets. It may be necessary to reduce the dog`s dosage or application frequency to prevent further problems from appearing. More serious complications may also require immediate medical attention.

Symptoms that may occur during use are:

• Diarrhea or vomiting
• Excessive weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Dilated pupils
• Tremors or convulsions

It is recommended to bring your pet in for a health check before using Heartgard Plus (Ivermectin/Pyrantel) to make it does not have any conditions that may cause complications with treatment. These can require lowered doses or reduced frequency of administration to prevent these potential problems from appearing.