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Heartworms – long, spaghetti-like worms that can grow
10-inches in length, live in the hearts, lungs and bloodstreams of infected dogs. Heartworm disease is spread when a mosquito bites an infected dog. Microfilariae in the dog's blood mature into infective larvae in the mosquito, which are transferred to another dog by the mosquito's bite. In approximately six months, the larvae mature into adult heartworms.

Untreated, heartworms can lead to death in dogs. These are undoubtedly among the most devastating of canine parasites. Fortunately, needless pain and suffering can be prevented with an annual heartworm test and the medicine veterinarians prescribe most– IVERHART MAX® (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) Chewable Tablets and IVERHART PLUS® (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables.

Signs of Heartworm Disease
  • Coughing

  • Lethargy

  • Exercise intolerance
  • Heavy Breathing

  • Weight Loss
  • Heartworms  |  Roundworms  |  Hookworms  |  Tapeworms

    Sources:
    The American Heartworm Society
    CAPC – Companion Animal Parasite Council

     


        

     

     

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    IVERHART® Brand Heartworm Preventive products are well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. In clinical field trials, the most common adverse reactions, vomiting and diarrhea, were rarely observed (1.1% of doses administered). For more information, ask your veterinarian. The safe use of IVERHART MAX® (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) Chewable Tablets have not been evaluated in pregnant or lactating dogs. See package insert for full disclosure.