Heartgard Plus for Dogs

Heartgard Plus Chewables and Nuheart (Generic Heartgard) Tablets for Dogs

Heartgard Plus is a chewable anthelmintic for the prevention of heartworm disease and treatment and control of five species of intestinal worms (three species of hookworms and two species of roundworms) in dogs. These chewable are made in a tasty real beef -flavored with the combination of two powerful active ingredients; ivermectin and pyrantel. It offers a complete one month protection in a single easy to administer chewable tablet for dogs 6 weeks of age and older.

Heartgard Plus chewable tablets treat small, medium and large sized dogs falling under three weight ranges – 0-25 lbs, 26-50 lbs and 51-100 lbs respectively and are available in 6-dose and 12-dose pack. The tablets are the finest way of saving your dog from deadly heartworm disease.

Nuheart (Generic Heartgard) – Heartworm Prevention for Dogs

Nuheart is an effective and affordable alternative to other heartworm prevention treatments. It is known by many as the generic one to the popular Heartgard Plus. It controls the immature for of heartworms and protects dogs from heartworm disease for a full one month. The tablet contains the powerful active ingredient, ivermectin and designed in a tasty meat flavored base that makes administration simple and easy.

Nuheart tablets is indicated for use in small, medium, and large sized dogs falling under three weight ranges – 0-25 lbs, 26-50 lbs and 51-100 lbs respectively. These tablets are available in 6 and 12 doses packs and are suitable for use in dogs 6 weeks of age and older.

Ingredients

Heartgard Plus: Ivermectin, Pyrantel

Nuheart: Ivermectin

Nuheart's Manufacturer

Pharmachem

Manufacturer

• Highly palatable flavored base oral formulation
• Prevents heartworm disease for an entire month
• Heartgard Plus also protects against hookworms and roundworms
• Nuheart is an economical option for monthly heartworm disease prevention
• Easy to administer and has no known contradiction
• Formulated in different pack sizes for appropriate dosing
• Suitable for all sizes of dogs

• Before starting this preventive program, get your dog tested for heartworm infection.
• For dogs tested with no heartworm infection, monthly administering is recommended. Give the tablets every month on the same date to prevent heartworm infection.
• By chance if you miss giving a dose and 30 days have passed by since the last dosage, immediately administer the tablet and resume the monthly treatment schedule.
• Continuous treatment for 12 months is a must.
• The palatable tablet can be broken into pieces for ease of swallowing.
• Remove tablets only when needed and protect the packet from sunlight.
• While administering, avoid contact with eyes.

• Test the puppies and dogs for heartworm infection prior to starting the treatment.
• The monthly dose of the tablet should be continued throughout the year.
• Skipping treatment in winter months is strictly not advisable as the pets might catch up on infections during this time.
• In case the dosage is missed for more than two months, you need to consult a veterinarian and take his advice for further treatment.