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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Of body mass. For convenient dosing, Heartgard and Heartgard Plus are each available in three sizes based on weight range: Blue: Up to 25 poundsGreen: 26 to 50 poundsBrown: 51 to 100 pounds Dogs over 100 pounds will get a brown dose plus another dose equivalent to their weight over 100 pounds. So for example, a 115-pound dog would get a brown and a blue dose, while a 140-pound dog would get a brown and a green dose each month. Most dogs like the taste of Heartgard and will eat it as a treat. For picky dogs, the chew can be broken into pieces and mixed with food, but it's important to make sure the dog eats the entire dose. You may wish to hide the pill in a tasty treat or Pill Pocket. If you miss a monthly dose of Heartgard, give the next dose immediately and resume a monthly schedule. Contact your veterinarian if your dog misses two or more monthly doses—your dog might need a heartworm test in about six months (it takes this long for heartworm larvae to mature enough to show up on a test). Heartgard vs. Other Heartworm Medications Introduced in 1987, Heartgard was the first monthly heartworm preventative available for dogs. Dogs previously needed daily pills to prevent heartworm disease, so Heartgard really was a game-changer. Similar heartworm prevention products have been introduced since then, but the name-recognition and longevity of Heartgard have made it one of the most popular heartworm preventives on the market. When it comes time to choose the right heartworm prevention for your dog, you'll find that there are many different brands and generics available. Some products only protect against heartworm disease and intestinal parasites, while others contain additional ingredients to prevent fleas and ticks. The following are just a few alternative products available to prevent heartworm disease and other parasites:Tri-Heart Plus is another brand-name monthly chewable that is made from ivermectin/pyrantel and is very similar to Heartgard Plus. Tri-Heart Plus is made by Merck. In addition, other forms of generic ivermectin like nuheart may be found in certain markets.Interceptor Plus is made by Elanco and contains milbemycin oxime, another drug that kills heartworm larvae, roundworms, and hookworms. Interceptor Plus also contains praziquantel, which kills tapeworms (which are transmitted by fleas).Sentinel Spectrum is a monthly chewable made by Merck that contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel to kill heartworm larvae, hookworms, and roundworms. Sentinel Spectrum also contains lufenuron for flea control. Lufenuron sterilizes fleas so they can't lay eggs, but it won't actually kill fleas.Revolution for Dogs is a monthly topical product made with selamectin. Revolution kills heartworm larvae, fleas, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, and American dog ticks.Simparica Trio is a monthly chewable tablet made with moxidectin, sarolaner, and pyrantel pamoate. It kills heartworm larvae, fleas, hookworms, roundworms, and five species of tick.Trifexis is a monthly chewable tablet containing milbemycin oxime and spinosad. Trifexis kills heartworm larvae, fleas, hookworm, roundworms, and whipworms. Dogs on Heartgard Plus will need additional treatment
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