Does Heartgard Kill Hookworms?

HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) helps prevent heartworm disease AND treats and controls three species of hookworms.

Will Heartgard kill existing hookworms?

HEARTGARD Plus not only prevents heartworm disease but also treats and controls the most common intestinal parasites, hookworms and roundworms. ... That is why it is recommended to administer HEARTGARD Plus every 30 days. Pyrantel pamoate kills roundworms and hookworms living in your dog's intestines.

Does HEARTGARD Plus protect against hookworms?

HEARTGARD Plus Is Effective Against Hookworms and Roundworms

HEARTGARD Plus treats and controls three species of hookworms and two species of roundworms. Hookworms and roundworms pose a serious threat to dogs. Left untreated, they can cause blood loss, weight loss, and diarrhea.