Heartgard

About Heartgard

Heartgard Plus is a chewable heartworm prevention treatment for dogs, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The range uses ivermectin and pyrantel in a palatable beef-flavoured chew, administered monthly. Available in three weight brackets — small (up to 11 kg), medium (12-22 kg), and large (23-45 kg) — in six-pack boxes providing six months of protection.

Heartgard Plus combines heartworm prevention with intestinal worm treatment in a single monthly chew. Ivermectin targets heartworm larvae transmitted by mosquitoes, while pyrantel handles roundworms and hookworms. The real-beef flavour base means most dogs eat it willingly as a treat, removing the struggle of tablet administration. The chew format also avoids the skin irritation that some dogs experience with topical treatments.

Heartgard has been a trusted name in Australian heartworm prevention for decades. Veterinarians frequently recommend it as a reliable, well-tolerated monthly option, particularly for dogs that are fussy about tablets or sensitive to spot-on treatments.

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