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Item #: HGP-C0106-rd

Product Code: HGP-C01-RD06
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Description
 
Heartworm Disease Is 100% Preventable With Heartgard For Cats! Only Heartgard For Cats Comes In A Palatable Meaty Chewable Formulation. Heartgard For Cats Also Removes And Controls Hookworms In Kittens As Young As 6 Weeks Of Age - From The Very First Dose. 6 Monthly Doses.

Generic Name
Ivermectin (eye-ver-mek'-tin)

Brand Name(s)
Heartgard (Merial)

What is this medication used for
Ivermectin is an anthelminthic (dewormer) used for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Ivermectin is also used for the control of hookworm in cats.

Availability
Ivermectin is available by prescription as tablets,flavored chewable tablets and injectable.

How this medicine should be used
Ivermectin is given once a month year round for the prevention of heartworm disease. The usual dose of ivermectin in dogs up to 25 pounds is 68mcg,for 26-50 pounds is 136mcg and for 51-100 pounds is 272mcg. Dogs over 100 pounds are given a combination of tablets. The usual dose of ivermectin in cats 5 pounds or less is 55mcg and for cats 6-15 pounds is 165mcg. The chewable tablets should be chewed. They are not meant to be swallowed whole. For dogs that normally swallow treats whole,the tablet can be broken into pieces. As an alternate to year round dosing,this medication can be given during the mosquito season and for one month after the season ends.

What are the side effects
The side effects of ivermectin are rare at the recommended heartworm prevention dose. Higher doses in dogs may cause tremors,dilated pupils,and loss of body weight or death. Side effects in cats include agitation,loss of appetite,staggering,dilated pupils,tremors,blindness and disorientation.

What special precautions are there
This medication should not be used in animals allergic to it. Use with caution in Collies. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off ivermectin for 6 months or less,start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria,that take 6 months to mature,will result in a positive test result. Because humans can contract hookworm from animals,it is important to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection,daily cleanup of stools is recommended.

In the event of an overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting,diarrhea,and incoordination in dogs. The symptoms of overdose in cats may include disorientation,tremors,incoordination,and blindness.

How should I store this medication
Keep this medication in the original box. Do not remove the tablet from the wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and pets.
 

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  0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 
Side Effects April 13, 2007
Reviewer: Anonymous person from Green Bay, WI United States  
Our vet recommended we gave our 9 month, 5.1 lb kitten heartgard chewables.  She loved it.  However, within an hour, she became extremely agitated, disoriented, jumpy, clumsy to the point of bumping into things and very sleepy. She wouldn't eat, drink, or go near her litter box.  Dispite her usual friendly disposition, she hid.  She remained this way for around 5 hours.  She is currently in my husband's lap, finally sleeping more peacefully than during the past five hours.  It appears that she is coming out of it, we hope without lasting side effects.  This is our first cat, and we were quite worried.  Of course this occured on a Friday later in the day so most vets were closed for the weekend. After doing some research on the internet, we are concluding that her behavior these past several hours has been a result of the med.  It has been quite a scary ordeal and not one I plan on repeating anytime soon.  Ask questions and do some research prior to simply giving your cat the tasty med.

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