Did you know that no matter where dogs live, whether they spend most of their time indoors or outdoors, all are at risk for potentially deadly heartworm disease? Learn how you can keep your furry friends healthy and happy with this must-read guide.
IT'S A FACT
• Heartworm-infected dogs can spread infection anywhere they go via mosquitoes• Dogs have been diagnosed with heartworm disease in all 50 U.S. states1
• Survey results indicate that at least 250,000 dogs may test positive yearly2
• Treatment for heartworm disease is costly for owners and stressful for dogs
• Untreated infections can lead to severe heart/lung/kidney disease--and even death
HEARTGARD Plus? (ivermectin/pyrantel) CAN HELP
Protecting your dog is as simple as it is necessary. Talk to your veterinarian about your pet's risk for heartworm infection and discuss the benefits of using a monthly preventive product, such as HEARTGARD Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel). The easy-to-give Real-Beef Chewable is highly effective in preventing heartworm disease and, when given monthly, also treats and controls roundworms and hookworms that can infect the intestines of dogs and puppies.Visit our website to learn more about HEARTGARD today.
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HEARTGARD is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following the use of HEARTGARD Plus, digestive and neurological side effects have rarely been reported. For more information, contact your veterinarian or visit www.HEARTGARD.com.
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1 Heartwormsociety.org/article.asp?id=48#epidemiology. Accessed on 2/14/08. 2 Estimated numbers based upon clinics reporting previous year data in both 2002 and 2005 for the AHS Survey.
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