Heartgard 30 plus Heart worm chewables up to 11kg - 6 pack

Heartgard Plus (Ivermectin) is a beef chewable used for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. When combined with pyrantel emboate it is also used for treating roundworm and hookworm in dogs.

Ingredients: Ivermectin, Pyrantel emboate.

Directions: Heartgard (Ivermectin) is given once a month year round for the prevention of heartworm disease. The usual dose of ivermectin in dogs up to 11 kg is 68mcg, for 12-22kg is 136mcg and for 23 to 45 kg is 272mcg. Dogs over 45 kg are given a combination of the chewables.

Side Effects: The side effects of ivermectin are rare at the recommended dosage. Heartgard Plus has a wide margin of safety for all sizes and breeds of dogs. It is approved for use in puppies as young as 6 weeks, small dogs regardless of weight, pregnant or breeding bitches, stud dogs, and Collies.

Cautions: This medication should not be used in animals allergic to it. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off ivermectin for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, may result in a positive test result.