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Terms

Adulticide –

Manufactured medication formulated to kill adult heartworms.

Dirofilaria immitis –

Heartworms.

Dyspnea –

Difficulty breathing.

Filarial –

A worm parasitic in the blood and intestines of vertebrates.

Hookworms –

Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense. The three types of hookworms controlled by IVERHART PLUS® and IVERHART MAX®

Larvae –

immature stage of parasite or insect that changes structurally as it matures.

Microfilariae –

prelarval stage of heartworms. (pronounced: micro fil ar eea).

Nematodes –

a common name for any roundworm of the phylum Nematoda.

Parasiticide –

Medication to kill parasites

Roundworms –

Toxocara canis, Toxacaris leonina. The two types of roundworm controlled by IVERHART MAX® and IVERHART PLUS®

Tapeworms –

Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis. The two types of tapeworm controlled by IVERHART MAX®.

Vena cava –

Either of two large veins carrying blood to the right atrium of the heart.

Sources –

The American Heartworm Society
CAPC – Companion Animal Parasite Council

Facts

There are 65 million dogs in the U.S.
Heartworm disease has been reported in all 50 states.
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) recommends year-round treatment with broad-spectrum heartworm medicine that has activity against parasites with zoonotic potential because:

Dogs may be exposed to and become infected with roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and other parasites throughout the year. Consequently, stages capable of transmitting parasites can be shed into the environment, regardless of season or climate. (Reprinted from CAPC Guidelines. For more information on pets and parasites, visit www.petsandparasites.org.)

One intestinal parasite worm can produce more than 100,000 eggs a day.
Over 10,000 cases of human roundworm infections are reported annually in the U.S.
Stomach ache, skin rashes, pneumonia and blindness may result from human infection by zoonotic internal parasites.
Roundworms may work their way through the body into the eye.
Hookworm migration can be seen under the skin as it moves from the penetration site.
You can actually see tapeworms.

As the rice-like segments are shed in the feces, some may remain under the dog’s tail. Owners often find these white, wiggling segments on their carpets, furniture and clothing.

IVERHART 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® has not been evaluated in pregnant or lactating dogs. See package insert for full disclosure.

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Pet health information on this Web site is for informational purposes only. It should not replace discussions with a pet healthcare provider. Questions and/or decisions concerning pet healthcare should be made in consultation with a veterinarian.