With HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), you can treat and control hookworms and roundworms in your dog.
What happens if you give a dog HEARTGARD and they have heartworms?
Also, giving a heartworm preventive to a dog infected with adult heartworms may be harmful or deadly. If microfilariae are in the dog's bloodstream, the preventive may cause the microfilariae to suddenly die, triggering a shock-like reaction and possibly death.
Can you give heartworm and Dewormer together?
You can't give your pet preventative medication if he is already infected with heartworm. This can actually cause health complications for your pet to become even more serious if he does indeed have heartworm.
Can dogs get worms while on HEARTGARD?
The answer is a resounding 'yes'. Heartworms are a common killer amongst many dog populations, requiring a fast response if they are to be prevented from doing serious damage. If you suspect that your dog has contracted heartworm, take them to be examined by a vet as soon as possible.
Does HEARTGARD work as a dewormer?
Top 10 dewormers medications for dogs Heartgard Plus for dogs is used to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae for a month (30 days) after infection. Heartgard Plus also treats and controls ascarids and hookworms.
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