{"id":5036,"date":"2025-02-18T04:27:46","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T04:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadavetcare.thepethost.com\/?p=5036"},"modified":"2026-03-09T05:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T05:42:22","slug":"heartgard-plus-dosage-efficacy-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/canadavetcare.thepethost.com\/heartgard-plus-dosage-efficacy-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartgard Plus for Dogs: Dosage, Efficacy & Safety Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that approximately 80% of\ndogs in the US are at risk of getting worm infestations? Worms like heartworms,\nhookworms, and roundworms are the most common culprits and can lead to serious\nhealth problems in dogs. Therefore, veterinarians recommend deworming dogs\nregularly with a trusted deworming treatment such as Heartgard Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartgard Plus is a monthly chewable\ntablet that prevents canine heartworm disease and treats and controls common\nintestinal parasites. However, following the correct dosage is crucial to\nensure maximum efficacy and safety for your dog. In this article, you will gain\nan in-depth understanding of the recommended dosage, efficacy, and safety of\nHeartgard Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartgard Plus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proven Protection for Heartworms & Intestinal Worms <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartgard Plus is a\nvet-recommended choice of worming treatment for dogs. It is the #1\ndog-preferred, real beef-flavored chew that prevents the deadly heartworm\ndisease, as well as treats and controls five species of intestinal worms. With\nits two powerful ingredients, Ivermectin and Praziquantel, Heartgard Plus\nensures your dog remains safe from heartworm disease and effectively treats and\ncontrols 3 species of hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala,\nand Ancylostoma braziliense) as well as 2 species of roundworms (Toxocara canis\nand Toxascaris leonina).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dosage <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is the correct dosage for administering Heartgard\nPlus?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartgard Plus is available as easy-to-administer chewable tablets. One flavorful Heartgard Plus chewable<\/strong><\/a> protects against worms for a full month. It should be administered orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum dose level of Ivermectin 2.72 mcg\/lb body weight and Pyrantel 2.27 mg\/lb body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is available in color-coded packs in the\nfollowing dosage strengths based on the dog\u2019s weight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dogs\nover 100 lbs should be given a brown dose and another dose equivalent to their\nweight over 100 lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important note:<\/em><\/strong> All dogs should be tested\/treated for heartworm disease before taking Heartgard Plus. A negative heartworm disease test is required to administer Heartgard Plus to dogs. This is because the chewable can only prevent the heartworm disease<\/a> and not treat it if the dog is already infected prior to administration. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,\nif your dog is new to Heartgard Plus, please keep these things in mind: <\/p>\n\n\n\n