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Know About The Uses Of Heartgard Before Using

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For the treatment and prevention of heartworm diseases the best, most trusted, recommended and number one choice of the veterinarians is Heartgard Plus. Heartworms are a common problem for pet owner as they observe this problem in their pet life. Heartgard plus is very effective not only for heartworms but it is also recommended to treats and controls other dangerous parasites.

Heartgard plus is recommended for puppies above the age of 6 weeks, pregnant bitches, collies, small dogs regardless of weight and stud dogs. This medication is also available in form of chewable tablets which is made up of beef flavored. The main advantage of this medicine is that the use of heartgard plus is recommended for both cats and dogs. Ivermectin/Pyrantel are main ingredient of this medicines.

Advantage of Heartgard plus

1) This medicine is considered as the number one choice of the veterinarian's for the treatment of heartworm in dogs.
2) Use of this medicine is recommended for month.
3) It can also help your dog avoid the risk, stress, and long periods of confinement that go along with treatment for canine heartworm disease.
4) It is made with real beef and its taste is loved by dogs.
5) Heartgard plus is a convenient and it is easy to give Chewable tablets that most dogs eat right out of your hand.
6) It has a wide margin of safety for dogs of all breeds and sizes and it is also recommended for puppies as young as 6 weeks, pregnant or breeding female dogs, and stud dogs.
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Side Effect

Every medicine has its own side effect so as heartgard plus. You should give this medicine to your pet as it is directed by the vet so as to avoid any serious side effect. Side effect of this medicine may include feeling depressed, laziness, feeling of vomit, irregular bowel movements, fits, secretion of excessive saliva, loss of appetite and uncoordinated muscular movement.

Heartgard Plus is available in three dosage strengths for dogs of different weights. Your veterinarian will select the dosage that's right for your dog. Heartworm symptoms include: difficulty in breathing,coughing,rough hair coat and weight loss.Dogs starts tiring easily and it also includes listlessness.

Heartgard is used to prevent heat worms and to treat and control roundworms and hook worms in dogs of all breed. It eliminates the heartworm larvae and prevents the infection. The recommended dosage of Heartgard Plus is 1 tablet a month. It is available in the form of a chewable tablet made of beef. Few precaution need to be taken to avoid any side effect. Precautions needs to be taken are as follows:-

1) It should be given to dogs who are 6 weeks or older.
2) This medicine should be kept out of reach of children
3) All dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection before starting treatment with HEARTGARD.
4) Care should be taken to see that the dog consumes the complete dose.
5) This medicine can also be taken by pregnant and lactating bitches.

How Heartgard Plus works

Ivermectin prevents heartworm disease by killing heartworm larvae that have infected your dog during the previous 30 days. By killing the larvae, HEARTGARD Plus stops larvae from developing into juvenile and adult heartworms, thereby preventing the disease.