iverthart plus for dogs
Iverhart Plus for dogs is a heartworm preventative that also controls roundworms and hookworms. Iverhart Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) is a generic equivalent to Heartgard Plus and Tri-Heart Plus. It has the same active ingredients and is the same strength, but it is pork liver flavored like Tri-Heart Plus, while Heartgard Plus is beef flavored. Iverhart Plus is considered to be the #1 generic heartworm preventative recommended by veterinarians.
Benefits:
- Tasty pork liver flavored chewable tablets
- Easy to administer
- Given once a month
Ingredients:
Iverhart Plus– Blue Box (Dogs up to 25 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per chewable tablet) |
Amount |
Ivermectin |
68 mcg |
Pyrantel Pamoate |
57 mg |
Iverhart Plus– Green Box (Dogs 26-50 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per chewable tablet) |
Amount |
Ivermectin |
136 mcg |
Pyrantel Pamoate |
114 mg |
Iverhart Plus – Brown Box (Dogs 51-100 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per chewable tablet) |
Amount |
Ivermectin |
272 mcg |
Pyrantel Pamoate |
227 mg |
Directions:
- Give Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables once a month on the same day of each month year-round.
- Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables can be given by hand, mixed intact with a small amount of food, or placed in the back of your dog’s mouth for forced swallowing.
- Watch your dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been swallowed. If it is not completely swallowed, give one more full recommended dose as soon as possible.
Tip: Do not remove the chewable from its wrapper until ready to give to your pet.
Pet |
Weight |
Dosage |
Dogs/Puppies: (6 weeks of age and older) |
Up to 25 lbs |
Give 1 chewable every month (Blue Box) |
|
26-50 lbs |
Give 1 chewable every month (Green Box) |
|
51-100 lbs |
Give 1 chewable every month (Brown Box) |
|
Over 100 lbs |
Give combination of chewables based on weight |
Cats: |
X |
X |
Horses: |
X |
X |
Storage: Should be stored at room temperature.
How it works:
Iverhart Plus is an anthelmintic (dewormer). The ingredient pyrantel pamoate is used to treat and control roundworms and hookworms in dogs.
Cautions:
Side effects of Iverhart Plus are rare, but may include lethargy, limpness, salivation, shaking, diarrhea, decreased appetite, licking lips, and belching. Don't give your pet Iverhart Plus if already giving a different heartworm medication.