While Heartgard Plus and Heartgard for dogs may sound similar, there is a fundamental difference between the two. While Heartgard offers protection against heartworm disease alone, Heartgard Plus tablets are effective against three types of worms, including heartworm, roundworm, and hookworm.

The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of HEARTGARD Plus chews: depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions, and hypersalivation.

EFFICACY. HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) Chewables, given orally using the recommended dose and regimen, are effective against the tissue larval stage of D. immitis for a month (30 days) after infection and, as a result, prevent the development of the adult stage.

Is Tri-Heart Plus the same as Heartgard Plus? Yes, Tri-Heart Plus and Heartgard Plus are the same product. Tri-Heart Plus is a brand name for a medication that is used to prevent heartworm disease in dogs. Heartgard Plus is the same medication, but it is manufactured by a different company.

Heartworm treatment is expensive due to several factors: Heartworm medications are relatively new, and their high price is attributed to research and development costs. Moreover, the medication is often imported, making it more expensive to obtain.

Heartgard is known for preventing heart worms. Your pet should be checked for heart-worms prior to taking Heartgard. Nexgard is the only FDA approved option for preventing infections that cause Lyme disease. Unlike Heartgard, Nexgard has not yet been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.

HEARTGARD demonstrated no signs of toxicity at 10 times the recommended dose (60 mcg/kg) in sensitive Collies. Results of these trials and bioequivalency studies, support the safety of HEARTGARD products in dogs, including Collies, when used as recommended.

Vomiting or diarrhea were the most frequently reported side effects and typically occurred within 24 hours of dosing. The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of Heartgard and Heartgard Plus: Vomiting. Diarrhea.

If you forget a month of preventative, make sure to give the next 2 doses on time to "catch up" for that missed month. If you miss several months in a row, you should give your vet a call for advice on when to plan for the next heartworm test and how to get started back on preventatives.

The American Heartworm Society has recommended year-round heartworm protection, without missing a dose. A missed heartworm pill leaves your pet exposed to becoming infected, which can happen even in winter.

30 days INDICATIONS: For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxoscaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, ...

Interceptor Plus protects your dog against not only heartworm disease, but all five major worms including heartworm, hookworm, roundworm, whipworm and tapeworm. That's more types of worms than Heartgard® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) and Simparica® Trio (sarolaner/moxidectin/pyrantel).