Heartgard Plus Rx

Heartworm disease is quite common among dogs around the world and, if left untreated, heartworms can be deadly to your four legged companion.  While testing your dog on a regular basis is the easiest way to detect the often invisible symptoms of this fatal canine disease, preventive care is the best way to protect your pet from heartworms.

There are a variety of preventive heartworm medications currently available.  Heartgard Plus Rx is an effective product that is easy to administer and shows proven, 100% reliable protection against heartworms.  There are many different options to choose from, so why is Heartgard Plus Rx the leading preventive medicine recommended by veterinarians?

  • Heartgard Plus not only protects your pet from the harmful effects of heartworms, it also treats 2 species of roundworms, common in most puppies, as well as 3 species of hookworms that can be detrimental to a young dog.
  • This heartworm preventative is made without the use of wheat gluten so there is no need to worry about your dog’s safety.
  • Heartgard Plus is safe enough to give to puppies as young as 6 weeks old and can be tolerated safely by breeding canines, as well as pregnant or nursing females.  This medication is also safer than other brands for collies.
  • Your dog will love the beefy flavor of the chewable Heartgard Plus tablets so giving the monthly dose is no trouble.

Why Does Heartgard Plus Require a Prescription?

Before beginning any preventive treatment program for heartworms with your dog, it is very important that your dog is first tested for heartworm infection.  The man ingredient in Heartgard, like most preventive heartworm medicines, is Ivermectin.  This drug kills the worms within the body and the carcasses are flushed out through the bloodstream.

Small heartworms still in the larvae stage are easily shed from the dog’s body, but a dog already infected with heartworms could face potential death when the worms begin to die.  Instead of passing through the dog’s body, these larger dead worms will clog arteries and other passageways along the bloodstream, eventually causing your dog’s heart to stop.

Your vet will run a simple blood test to ensure that no heartworms are present already and will suggest the proper dosage for your dog’s breed and size.  During the first six months of treatment, it is important to keep a close eye on your pet and immediately report any strange behaviors.  A checkup with your vet is recommended before beginning the Heartgard treatment, 6 months after starting the program, and on an annual basis after that.

How Much is Heartgard Plus?

Heartgard Plus is available in 3 different dosage levels, depending on the size of your dog, and you can select between 6 months of treatments or a full year of prevention.  Heartgard Plus Blue, for small breeds and puppies up to 25 pounds, starts at $22 while a 12 month prescription of Heartgard Plus Brown for dogs up to 100 pounds retails for $70.  Discounts of as much as $15 can be found if you decide to fill your prescription online.  Heartgard Plus is also the best heartworm preventive care for your cat and cost about the same as treatment for a small dog.

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