Heartgard Plus Chewable Tablets for Dogs 26-50 lbs is a monthly oral medication used as a combination heartworm preventive and intestinal wormer. It kills the immature form of the heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), which is transmitted by a mosquito and is also used for the treatment and control of hookworms and roundworms.
- Talk to your veterinarian about the heartworm testing that is recommended before starting your dog on a heartworm prevention program.
- Some intestinal parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms can be spread to people.
- Talk to your veterinarian about other measures you can take to prevent your pet from being infected with intestinal worms, and protecting yourself.
- Notify your veterinarian of any other medications or supplements your dog is taking, and also if your dog has had any reactions to previous medications.
- This medication should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.
Heartgard Plus Chewable Tablets for Dogs 26-50 lbs Features and Benefits:
- Protects your dog from potentially deadly heartworm disease
- Treats and controls hookworms and roundworms (which can cause disease in both pets and people)
- Delicious beef-flavored chewable is easy to administer
- No known drug or food interactions
Signs of an Allergic Reaction:- Weakness
- Staggering
- Dilated pupils
- Trembling
- Drooling
- Pressing the head against a wall.
Usage Precautions:
- Do not use in puppies less than 6 weeks of age. Considered to be safe to use in pregnant and lactating animals (female animals nursing their young)
- Collies or other herding breeds may have a reaction to ivermectin if given over the recommended heartworm prevention dose. If your dog is one of these breeds, talk to your veterinarian
- If the interval between doses is longer than one month, the efficacy of the drug is reduced.
Active Ingredients:Ivermectin, Pyrantel Pamoate