Comparison between Heartgard and Heartgard Plus
Heartgard Plus and Heartgard are both easy to use and protect your dogs from heartworm. These chewable come in beef-flavored and need to administer monthly.
The key difference with the new Heartgard Plus is that it has an extra active ingredient, pyrantel which controls and treats hookworm and roundworm.
You should get your dog tested for heartworm before starting other heartworm preventatives; if the dog is positive, it needs to be treated first before they start preventative.
Heartgard and Heartgard Plus are safe for puppies and dogs from the age of six weeks, and no minimum weight is required. In addition, these products are safe for nursing and pregnant dogs.
If the pet gets heartworm, it can be tough to treat, so prevention is better than cure. Here is our comparison of the leading brand of heartworm preventatives.
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Prevents Heartworm
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Prevents Roundworms
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Prevents Hookworms
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Prevents Whipworms
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Other Parasites
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Safe for Pregnant or Nursing Pets
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When does it starts working
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Begins working Immediately
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Begins working Immediately
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Application
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Beef-flavored chewable
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Beef-flavored chewable
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Active Ingredient(s)
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Ivermectin, Pyrantel, Pamoate
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Dosage
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Monthly
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Monthly
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