DOSAGE: HEARTGARD Tablets should be administered orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum dose level of 6 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.72 mcg/lb) of body weight (See ADMINISTRATION). Is there a Heartgard for dogs over 100 pounds? The recommended dosing schedule for prevention of canine heartworm disease and for the treatment and control … Read more
The two most common (and generally considered safe) heartworm preventative ingredients used today are ivermectin (used in Heartgard by Merial, and other products) and milbemycin oxime (used in Interceptor by Novartis). How often do you heartworm a puppy? Year-round prevention is best! Talk to your dog’s veterinarian to decide which preventive is best for your … Read more
Safe for Puppies , Too HEARTGARD Plus prevents heartworm disease in dogs as young as 6 weeks of age with no minimum weight requirement. How old should a puppy be to get Heartgard? The American Heartworm Society recommends starting a puppy on heartworm prevention no later than eight weeks of age. How often do you … Read more
Heartgard Plus is the top choice for a heartworm preventive Iverhart Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) has been rated high for the effective protection it provides to dogs against heartworms, roundworms, hookworms and various other parasites. When should a puppy start heartworm preventative? The American Heartworm Society recommends that puppies and kittens be started on a heartworm preventive … Read more