{"product_id":"heartgard-plus-chew-for-dogs","title":"Heartgard Plus Chew for Dogs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sv-rx-required-banner\" style=\"background:#fdf3f1;border:1px solid #f3cfc7;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:.95rem\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription required.\u003c\/strong\u003e A valid prescription is needed to dispense this medication. If your pet has not been examined by a veterinarian within the past 12 months, a current prescription will be required first. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/prescription-help\"\u003eNeed help? Request prescription assistance →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeartgard Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e (ivermectin\/pyrantel) from Boehringer Ingelheim is a real-beef, once-monthly prescription chew that prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls five species of intestinal worms — roundworms and hookworms — in dogs. It is approved for dogs and puppies 6 weeks of age and older and has been a veterinarian-trusted heartworm preventive for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e ivermectin (68, 136, or 272 mcg by size) and pyrantel (57, 114, or 227 mg by size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e dogs and puppies 6 weeks of age and older; dogs over 100 lb use the appropriate combination of chewables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents:\u003c\/strong\u003e heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) by eliminating the tissue-stage larvae acquired during the prior month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats and controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue (up to 25 lb), Green (26–50 lb), and Brown (51–100 lb), in 1, 6, or 12-dose packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e real-beef chewable given once monthly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive one chewable by mouth once a month, on or about the same day each month. Most dogs take it readily by hand, or it can be added to a small amount of food. Encourage chewing rather than swallowing whole — chewables may be broken into pieces — and watch your dog for a few minutes to be sure the full dose is consumed; redose if any is lost. Give the first dose within 30 days of first mosquito exposure and continue through the season, or year-round as your veterinarian recommends. Keep chewables in the foil blister card until use to protect them from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection before starting Heartgard Plus, with regular retesting as recommended by your veterinarian. At the labeled dose, Heartgard Plus has been tested in many breeds, including ivermectin-sensitive collies, without signs of toxicity. Digestive and neurologic side effects have rarely been reported. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Heartgard Plus kill fleas or ticks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Heartgard Plus covers heartworm prevention and intestinal worms only. Pair it with a flea and tick product such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vc-1664\"\u003eNexGard\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vc-1849\"\u003eSimparica\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a prescription required for Heartgard Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Heartgard Plus is a prescription medication, so your veterinarian must authorize it under a valid vet-client-patient relationship, and a negative heartworm test is needed before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat worms does Heartgard Plus protect against?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls two species of roundworms and three species of hookworms — five intestinal worm species in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Heartgard Plus safe for collies?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at the labeled monthly dose. Heartgard Plus has been tested in ivermectin-sensitive collies at the recommended dose without signs of toxicity. Follow your veterinarian's dosing exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Heartgard Plus right away and resume monthly dosing on the new schedule — prompt redosing minimizes the chance of adult heartworms developing. Ask your veterinarian whether a heartworm test is advised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Heartgard Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder it from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smartyvets.ourvet.com\/pet\/products\/1554\"\u003eVetcove pharmacy store\u003c\/a\u003e — it ships from our home pharmacy and Autoship savings are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant flea, tick, heartworm, and intestinal worm protection in a single monthly chew? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vc-1848\"\u003eSimparica Trio\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vc-3078\"\u003eNexGard PLUS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boehringer Ingelheim","offers":[{"title":"Blue up to 25lbs \/ 1 dose","offer_id":51853075218663,"sku":"vc-1554-3523-12049","price":19.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue up to 25lbs \/ 6 doses","offer_id":51855029403879,"sku":"145448","price":59.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue up to 25lbs \/ 12 doses","offer_id":51855029436647,"sku":"141348","price":107.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green 26-50lbs \/ 1 dose","offer_id":51855029469415,"sku":"vc-1554-3525-8104","price":21.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green 26-50lbs \/ 6 doses","offer_id":51855029502183,"sku":"145449","price":75.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green 26-50lbs \/ 12 doses","offer_id":51855029534951,"sku":"141354","price":135.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown 51-100lbs \/ 1 dose","offer_id":51855029567719,"sku":"vc-1554-3524-12050","price":23.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown 51-100lbs \/ 6 doses","offer_id":51855029600487,"sku":"145450","price":90.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown 51-100lbs \/ 12 doses","offer_id":51855029633255,"sku":"141360","price":163.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4387\/8119\/files\/100919.webp?v=1774103747","url":"https:\/\/www.smartyvets.com\/products\/heartgard-plus-chew-for-dogs","provider":"Smarty Vets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}