Heartgard Plus: A Potential Guard for Your Pet’s Heart
Every year the American Heartworm Society organizes a symposium to spread awareness and updates regarding Heartworm disease - an endemic in the pet world. With continuous research and reformation of the Heartgard treatments, complete prevention of heartworms has been made possible. Though questions were raised about the efficacy and absorbability of Heartgard which was first launched as the potent Heartwormer, with improvisations in the formula, Merial/Boehringer Ingelheim came up with new and advanced version ‘Heartgard Plus’. Heartgard Plus is not just a heartworm preventative but also provides extra protection against intestinal worms. Here is an insight into how Heartgard Plus is a better and powerful version of Heartgard and the way it has been winning customer’s trust.
What Is Heartgard Plus?
Heartgard Plus is an advanced, broad-spectrum protection against heartworm disease and two gastrointestinal worm infections –hookworm infections and roundworm infections for dogs. This uniquely formulated, monthly preventative kills the juvenile heartworms in the bloodstream of the dog, thereby preventing the disease to develop further. The extra ingredient added in Heartgard Plus that positively differentiates it from Heartgard makes it highly effective against 2 species of roundworms (Toxocara Canis Toxascaris leonine) and 3 species of hookworms. Moreover, the real beef flavor of these chews makes them readily accepted by canines. Heartgard Plus is the Dogs’ First Preference
Two studies revealed that when dogs were given several heartworm preventative options like Sentinel, Sentinel Spectrum, Ivermectin Plus, Interceptor and Heartgard Plus to choose from, Heartgard Plus was found to be the most preferred choice amongst all dogs due to its palatable beef flavour. Why Heartgard Plus Is Customer’s First Choice
It is a powerful heartworm preventative ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
It also effectively kills roundworms and hookworms Dogs readily accept these chews as flavourful treats Protects the dog for 1 month with a single administration. Can be easily used on pups over 6 weeks of age.
How Heartgard Plus Works?
The potent formula of Heartgard Plus contains two active ingredients Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate. Ivermectin was already present in Heartgard but as Merial updated its product, they fortified the formula with an added ingredient Pyrantel pamoate in their new version. These two active ingredients are absorbed in the bloodstream. So, as and when Ivermectin comes in contact with the floating microfilaria (juvenile Dirofilaria Immitis/heartworms), the chemical causes irregular muscle spasms in the worms which leads to their death. Pyrantel pamoate also acts as a neuromuscular blocking agent which causes sudden contractions of muscles in roundworms and hookworms when they come in contact with the chemical through the circulatory system, eventually leading to their death. Thus, both the ingredients work similarly. However, since Ivermectin doesn’t have any action on intestinal worms, the other ingredient is necessarily required to kill the additional worms in the intestines.
Any Potential Side-Effects Of Heartgard Plus?
Heartgard Plus is claimed to be safe for dogs that are more than 6 weeks of age. However, in very rare instances, the product may cause seizures, muscle tremors, dilated pupils or weightlessness in pets, especially in case the pet has been overdosed. ➢ It may also cause convulsions in dogs that are over sensitive or allergic to the ingredients especially, Border Collies and Australian Shepherds. Thus, pet parents must ensure their dogs don’t belong to these breeds; and are healthy while administering the treatment. Heartgard Plus is certainly a well-formulated treatment as well as a powerful monthly preventative for effective control of multiple parasites. So when the product is used exactly as per the directions on its label, it works with its full efficacy. Over the years Heartgard has been a trusted brand and with this advanced version, it has also become the most recommended product for heartworm disease by all the renowned vets across the globe. Heartworm prevention is necessary and must be continued year round. So, make a smart choice because you definitely don’t want to compromise with your pet’s health. Reference:-
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