HEARTGARD Plus - (ivermectin/pyrantel)

Hookworms

What are hookworms and how can they affect dogs?

Like roundworms, hookworms are internal parasites. Infections of the hookworm Ancylostoma caninum have been shown to be present in nearly 20% of dogs¹. Two other types of hookworms are also found in dogs.

Dogs become infected with hookworms by ingesting larvae in contaminated soil. The larvae can penetrate skin. Puppies can acquire infection via nursing.

Hookworms inhabit the intestine and feed on certain intestinal tissue, resulting in blood loss and inflammation. This in turn may lead to anemia, debilitation, and death, particularly in puppies.

Signs of hookworm infection in dogs include: weakness, diarrhea, pale gums, and weight loss.

IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION: HEARTGARD is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following the use of HEARTGARD, digestive and neurological side effects have rarely been reported. For more information, contact your veterinarian or click here for important safety information and full prescribing information.

¹Blagburn BL, Lindsay DS, Vaughan JL, et al. Prevalence of canine parasites based on fecal flotation. Comp Cont Ed 1996; 18(5):483-509.