When dogs are of a certain age – six to nine weeks – they are safe to deworm.
Deworming is vital since various intestinal worms and parasites are very common in dogs.
Actually, there are many pups born with these already in them – and pups are actually defenseless against them.
Some vets will prescribe what is known as a chewable pill, a dewormer that must be administered once a month to your dog. If you make a cursory search online, you’ll find out that there are various chewables to choose from.
Heartgard Plus is one of them.
Here’s a short guide if you’re leaning on buying Heartgard for your dog.
Heartgard Plus – away with those heartworms and pesky intestinal worms
Heartworm disease can be potentially deadly, left unchecked; protect your pets and your family – give you pet Heartgard Plus.
It also effectively treats and controls other worms – hookworm and roundworms. These two worms can even cause diseases in people, not just pets.
If you have a family, you’re not going to take chances.
Heartgard Plus’ active ingredients
Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate are Heartgard Plus’ active ingredients – these meddle with the nerve transmission of parasites, paralyzing them, and killing them off.
Immature heartworms are killed of by Ivermectin, while Pyrantel Pamoate kills off intestinal worms.
Heartgard Plus also treats and controls hookworms and roundworms.
Easy to administer – no mixing with food, no syringes
Unlike other treatments, your pet will love Heartgard Plus because of its meat-flavored feature.
You will not have to mix it with pet food and worry when the dog refuses it – the flavored medicine is taken as they would a treat.
This means your dog may eat Heartgard Plus right out of your hand – the dog doesn’t see it as medicine.
Say goodbye to those previously stressful medicine administering sessions – Heartgard Plus is so convenient.
Some contraindication to keep in mind
Unlike some other brands, Heartgard Plus has a wide safety margin.
It’s safe to use on pregnant or lactating female dogs, in dogs currently undergoing treatment for other parasitic infections, and on dogs at least six weeks old.
Heartgard Plus may be broken into bits, or smaller parts, in case your dog has difficulty with them. Please make sure the entire dose is munch and swallowed, that no part is vomited out, or lost. Be sure to administer Heartgard Plus monthly – on the same date each month, if possible.
Keeping the product safe
After buying Heartgard Plus, it’s advised, to maintain product integrity, to keep it stored in a cool, dry place unlikely to be accessed by children and pets.
Bring your dog to the vet, along with its stool sample
Remember that worms can be contracted via a variety of ways – contaminated soil, eating fleas, mosquito bites, and so on. When you get your dog checked up for worms, expect to be asked to bring a stool sample of your dog to be tested.
