March 21, 2011 – Heartgard Plus Chewables is best known for the treatment of heartworms found in dogs. This is the most recommended heartworm medicine among all drugs found in the market today. This is no surprise since such medicine is a product of one of the most reputable pet medicine company in the world, Merial. Along with Heartgard Plus are Ivomec and Frontline Plus. All Merial products are indeed high quality and very effective.
Both pet owners and dogs love the Heartgard Plus. It is the bestselling drug for many reasons. First of all, it is the most effective heartworm medicine you can find today. No other drug can match the effectiveness of such medication. You only have to give a single dose once a month. One tablet can stay effective for a duration of 4 to 6 weeks. That is really something. Several pet owners can prove that the Heartgard is indeed 100% effective, and not only against heartworms, but as well as intestinal worms.
When it comes to the drug’s safety, you don’t have to worry about anything. Heartgard Plus is very safe to administer on all kinds of dog breeds. If all instructions are followed, like giving the right dose with the right frequency, the drug can be really safe. A dog can start receiving a dose once the animal reaches the age of 6 weeks old. Moreover, the side effects associated with Heartgard is very minimal. There are only rare cases of severe adverse reaction and these are most likely linked with over dosage. It is safe to be administered in pregnant and lactating dogs too.
The best thing about the Heartgard Plus is the fact that it comes in yummy chewable tablets. It is not like other drugs that have a chalk-like taste. Giving a dose of this medication is always a pleasant memory, unlike the old times wherein you have to chase down your dogs just to give a medicine. Dogs willingly take a tablet since it comes in delicious and meaty beef flavors. You can also give Heartgard for Cats, but never interchange the formulas since different animals need different kinds of Heartgard.