A woman gives her dog a Heartgard Plus chew | HEARTGARD® Heartworm Protection
A woman gives her dog a Heartgard Plus chew | HEARTGARD® Heartworm Protection

Heartworm Disease Prevention

For heartworm disease prevention, trust vet-recommended HEARTGARD Plus chews.

Heartworm Disease: Potentially Deadly; Prevention is Easy

Just one bite from an infected mosquito could put your pet at risk for heartworm disease—a serious condition that can cause permanent damage even before it can be diagnosed. Left untreated, heartworm disease can cause heart failure and even death. Treating heartworm disease is costly and complicated.1 But heartworm disease prevention for dogs is simple. HEARTGARD Plus chews prevent heartworm disease and treat and control 5 species of intestinal worms.* Plus, dogs love HEARTGARD Plus chews: they’re #1 dog-preferred and made with real beef.†2

 

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*For dogs demonstrating a preference, they preferred HEARTGARD Plus chews over the competition.

All Dogs Need Heartworm Disease Prevention

Cases of heartworm disease have been reported in all 50 states and in both indoor and outdoor pets.3,4 All dogs—no matter the age—are at risk for heartworm disease. When given monthly, HEARTGARD Plus chews offer year-round heartworm disease prevention for dogs.

Map showing moderate to high infection risks based on USA state geography | HEARTGARD® Heartworm Protection
Map showing moderate to high infection risks based on USA state geography | HEARTGARD® Heartworm Protection

Puppies Need Protection Too

Cuteness is no defense against heartworm disease. The American Heartworm Society recommends that heartworm disease prevention for puppies starts no later than 8 weeks of age.3 And because you need a prescription from your vet for a heartworm disease preventive, talk to them about HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel)—the real-beef chew that’s safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks of age with no minimum weight requirement.

puppy walking on grass
puppy walking on grass

Year-Round Protection Is Essential

The American Heartworm Society recommends giving your dog year-round prevention.3 That’s because the threat of heartworm disease doesn’t stop with dropping temperatures.3 Many pet owners might assume that they only need to give their dog heartworm disease preventives when it’s warm. While heartworm transmission can decrease in winter months, the risk never reaches zero.5 What’s more, on-again, off-again heartworm disease protection is unreliable and can leave your dog with gaps in protection that make him vulnerable to heartworm disease.

small dog walking in autumn
small dog walking in autumn

Make Heartworm Disease Prevention a Priority

Prevents Heartworm Disease Before It Happens

HEARTGARD Plus chews attack heartworm larvae before they can grow into adults and cause heartworm disease.

Monthly Heartworm Disease Prevention, All Year Long

When given every 30 days, HEARTGARD Plus chews help to prevent heartworm disease in your dog.

Safe
for Puppies,
Too

HEARTGARD Plus chews offer heartworm disease prevention for puppies as young as 6 weeks of age with no minimum weight requirement.

A dog running through a field

Why Do Dogs Need Monthly Heartworm Disease Prevention?

  • HEARTGARD Plus chews attack heartworm larvae that have infected your dog in the previous 30 days.
  • This prevents the larvae from growing into adult heartworms and causing harm.
  • By administering monthly heartworm disease prevention, your dog will stay protected all year long.

Need a prescription? Find a vet near you using our Find A Vet tool.

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