Prevent Heartworm Disease with Heartgard Plus Chewables for Dogs

Heartworm disease is a serious illness that affects many dogs throughout the United States and all over the world. These internal parasitic worms infect the heart, lungs and bloodstream, which can cause serious health problems and even death. Dogs suffering from heartworm disease could have 30 or more worms in their bodies.

While there are treatment options for heartworms, there is no simple cure. Instead, owners and veterinarians must work together to create rigorous, multi-step treatment regimens and prevention plans. As part of National Heartworm Awareness Month, Medi-Vet is taking the time to highlight products that help to prevent this disease.

One of the best ways to prevent heartworm disease is by administering preventative medication. Heartgard Plus Chewables for Dogs is a monthly oral heartworm tablet designed to eliminate heartworm larvae, Dirofilaria immitis, for 30 days after infection. These easy-to-administer tablets can be given to adult dogs as well as puppies at least six weeks old. In addition to eradicating heartworm larvae, Heartgard Plus also controls ascarids and hookworms and keeps them from growing inside the dog. However, Heartgard Plus does not kill adult heartworms. It is important to note that this medication is best suited for young dogs or dogs with an early diagnosis.

Benefits of Heartgard Plus:

•    Prevents the spread and growth of heartworm larvae
•    Controls hookworms & roundworms (ascarids)
•    Easy-to-administer tablets
•    Chewable for more effective absorption
•    Beef-flavored tablets

Dogs love the taste of Heartgard Plus Chewables! These tablets can be administered on their own like a treat or mixed in with food. Once taken, Heartgard Plus starts to defend against the growth of worms and prevents the progression of the disease. While adult heartworms are very difficult to eliminate, Heartgard takes care of the initial tissue stage and kills the larvae, so owners and veterinarians don’t have to worry! By treating your dog with Heartgard Plus, you’re sure to prevent heartworms and keep dogs feeling healthy every day. Not only is Heartgard one of the most effective treatments on the market, but it is the easiest way to implement a heartworm prevention plan at home. Medi-Vet supplies a variety of Heartgard Plus products in different doses for dogs of all sizes. Browse our website to find the medication that best fits your animal’s needs!

Heartgard Plus Chewables for Dogs

To a dog owner, our furry friends are more than just pets, they are members of the family. Dogs give so much love to their owners, and in return it is our responsibility to ensure they stay happy and healthy. Food, exercise, and treats are only part of this responsibility; we also have to keep them free from disease. Some of the most prevalent diseases affecting dogs are heart worms and parasites.

Heart worm is spread by fleas and can be passed from one dog to another. This, unfortunately, makes heart worm disease common;  and also a potentially fatal disease. The good news is that it is easily preventable. Dog owners can take preventative measures giving their dogs heartworm medication to protect their beloved pets.

Heartgard and Heargard Plus

One such product that helps prevent heart worm and other parasite infestations such as roundworm and hookworm is Heartgard. Heartgard is the #1 heart worm medication prescribed by veterinarians. It comes in several different forms, each product is tailored to fit your dogs size, age, and breed. Heartgard is a once a month tablet that also comes in chewable form. It is much easier to give your dog a pill once a month then to deal with the emotional and financial cost of treating heart worm disease. It's also easy to get your dog to take Heartgard because it is made with real beef, most dogs just think it's a treat! Heartgard is so safe for dogs that it has been approved for use with puppies as young as six weeks and even pregnant and nursing dogs.

Difference between Heartgard and Heartgard Plus

There are two version of Heartgard available: Heartgard and Heartgard Plus. Both are oral heartworm preventive medication taken on a monthly basis and with the biggest difference between them being that the Heartgard Plus can also eliminate certain intestinal worms. The Heartgard contains Ivermectin that is for preventing heartworm disease and the Heartgard Plus also contains Pyrantel that helps treat and control ascarids and hookworms.

Based on the weight of the dog, Heartgard and Heartgard Plus are available in following options:

• Upto 25 lb (Heartgard Plus Blue Pack)
• 26-50 lbs (Heartgard Plus Green Pack)
• 51-100 lbs (Heartgard Plus Brown Pack)

Your dog is a precious member of your family and it is very important to make sure he stays happy and healthy and lives a long and full life. Heartgard products are an important part of keeping your pet healthy. Ensure that you and your dog will have many years of fun and adventure together by treating him with Heartgard once a month based on your doctor’s recommendation.

Novartis Sentinel Flavor Tabs for Heartworm & Flea Prevention for Dogs Review

Providing the best possible care to family dog(s) is the common goal for you and your veterinarian. The main goal is to keep your dog healthy and active so they can enjoy many years of fun, love, and adventure. The prevention and treatment of heartworm disease is a very high priority when it comes to a dog’s health and that is why Novartis created Sentinel Flavor Tabs for Heartworm & Flea Prevention.

Sentinel Flavor Tabs are once-a-month tablets that can prevent and treat heartworm disease and flea populations in dogs and puppies. Indicated use suggests use in puppies that are four weeks of age or older, and two pounds of body weight or greater. Sentinel Flavor Tabs are orally administered and extremely palatable to dogs, which makes treating them that much easier. Dogs love the taste so much, they will think you are giving them a treat! Before giving Sentinel to you dog, please talk to your veterinarian.



Sentinel Flavor Tabs for Dogs indicated uses are:

• Prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria Immitis
• Prevention and control of flea populations
• Control of adult hookworm Ancylostoma caninum
• Removal and control of adult roundworm Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonine
• Removal and control of whipworm Trichuris vulpis

Sentinel Flavor Tabs work to immediately break the flea life cycle by inhibiting egg development. To ensure adequate absorption, it is recommended that tabs are administered to dogs immediately after or in conjunction with a meal.  It is also recommended that the tablets be administered monthly, preferably on the same date each month, as a preventative health measure.

Novartis Sentinel Flavor Tabs are available in four tablet sizes with varying dosage formulated according to weight:

• 2 to 10 lbs… 2.3 mg
• 11 to 25 lbs… 5.75 mg
• 26 to 50 lbs… 11.5 mg
• 51 to 100 lbs… 23.0 mg

Each tablet size arrives in color-coded packages of either six or tablets each, which are packaged 10 par display carton.  You can purchase the full line of Novartis Sentinel Flavor Tabs at www.medi-vet.com and save money compared to other online stores. Medi-Vet offers name brand pet products to pet owners, veterinarians, and pharmacies at discount prices.  Be sure to check out Medi-Vet’s wide selection of dog supplies including supplements, toys, grooming tools and more.