Heartgard Plus Chewables
One of the bestselling heartworm medications today is none other than Heartgard Plus. This is a product of Merial and it is actually the new and improved version of Heartgard the most popular heartworm medicine. And now, it is made even better. This medicine definitely brings a lot of benefits to dogs who are suffering from the heartworm disease, and even to those dogs who are just at risk of developing such parasitic disease.
The most notable thing about the Heartgard Plus is its new chewable form. It is one of the few chewable heartworm medications today. Because of this new form, pet owners never find it hard to administer a dose. Dogs even crave for more since the tablet also comes in a real-beef flavor. You can mix a tablet on dog food. But you can also hand over a tablet to a dog, and the animal will surely take a dose, without having any second thoughts.
Well, as we all know, the Heartgard Plus is known to be the most effective heartworm preventative medication today. However, please do remember that this medication is only suitable for dogs who are suffering from the early stage of the heartworm disease. Dogs who have more advanced heartworm infestation require complex treatment and such kind of infestation will not be solved through the use of heartworm preventatives.
Still, many pet owners believe in the capabilities of the Heartgard Plus. The active ingredients found on this drug are the ivermectin and the pyrantel pamoate. The ivermectin is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication. This means that it targets different kinds of worms in the a dog’s body, particularly the heartworms which stay in the bloodstream of dogs. This active ingredient is responsible for eliminating the heartworm larvae in the blood, making every treated animal heartworm-free.
On the other hand, the other active ingredient, which is the pyrantel pamoate is resposible for expelling different kinds of intestinal parasites. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Heartgard Plus can also be used for treating intestinal worm infestations. The pyrantel pamoate is an antihelminthic, and works best against roundworms and hookworms. With this pet medicine around, for sure, dogs will no longer suffer from any worm infestation.
Heartgard Plus comes in three different drug concentrations. This is done so that a dog will be able to receive the right amount of both ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate. Different dog weights require varying amounts of the two active ingredients found on Heartgard. If the wrong drug concentration is given, the medicine could cause untoward adverse reactions.
Take note that this heartworm preventative medication should be given once a month, continuously throughout the year. And we recommend that you take this advise seriously. Those who do not follow the right frequency of administration often complain about the drug’s effectiveness. Better make sure that you will follow the instructions given by the manufacturer. By doing so, the risk of the development of the heartworm disease will greatly be reduced. Heartgard Plus is truly effective, especially when the right dose and drug concentration are given, and when the right frequency is followed.