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What is Valuheart for Dogs?
Valuheart for Dogs is an affordable and effective heartworm preventive. It is designed to provide an economical alternative to expensive brand-name treatments without compromising safety. This dog heartworm preventive uses the widely recognized ingredient ivermectin to prevent heartworm disease. It eliminates the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and may help reduce the number of circulating microfilariae.
Valuheart heartworm preventive comes in easy-to-administer scored tablets, with ivermectin evenly distributed throughout each tablet for accurate dosing. The tablets can be given directly or mixed into the dog's food for convenience. This ivermectin treatment is suitable for puppies from 6 weeks of age, allowing for early prevention. The treatment is available in three pack sizes for dogs of different body weights.
Suitable For
Valuheart is suitable for puppies and dogs from 6 weeks of age.
Valuheart Indications
- Indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis).
- It may help reduce the number of circulating microfilariae to undetectable levels.
Active Ingredient
Ivermectin
- Weigh your dog to select the appropriate dosage.
- Valuheart should be given orally once every month.
- Administer by hand. Alternatively, it may be added to the dog's food or wrapped in food to encourage consumption. Watch your dog closely to ensure the entire dose is consumed. If not, redose.
- Administer the initial dose within one month of your dog's first exposure to mosquitoes. Give the final dose within one month after the last exposure to mosquitoes.
- This preventive may help control heartworm infection when it is initiated up to 4 months after exposure to infected mosquitoes when monthly treatment is continued for at least 12 months.
- When switching from another heartworm preventive, administer the first dose of Valuheart within one month after the last dose of the previous preventive.
The table below displays available packs of Valuheart with their dosage strengths.
Valuheart Dosing Table:
| Dog Size | Dog Weight (lbs) | Pack Color | Ivermectin Strength (mcg) | Doses Administered |
| Small Dogs | Up to 22.0 | Blue | 60 | One |
| Medium Dogs | 23.0 – 44.0 | Green | 120 | One |
| Large Dogs | 45.0 – 88.0 | Gold | 240 | One |
For Dogs:
Valuheart heartworm preventive is not indicated for puppies younger than 6 weeks of age. It is not effective against adult heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis). Dogs should be tested and should be free of adult heartworms and microfilariae before starting with Valuheart. When used as directed, it is suitable for dogs of various breeds, including stud dogs, pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs.
For Humans:
Keep it out of reach of children, pets and uninformed people. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the treatment.
Are there Any Specific Storage Instructions for Valuheart?
Store it below 30°C (room temperature).
What are the Key Benefits of Valuheart Heartworm Preventive?
- Heartworm disease prevention: Eliminates the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and helps prevent heartworm disease.
- Cost-efficient alternative: Uses the same active ingredient as popular brands, providing an affordable option.
- Targets immature heartworm stages: Helps eliminate the tissue stage of heartworm larvae.
- Scored tablets: Comes as an easy-to-administer scored tablet for convenient and accurate dosing.
- Long-lasting: A single tablet protects for up to one month.
- Wide safety margins: Suitable for puppies from 6 weeks of age as well as pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs.
Is Valuheart safe?
This heartworm preventive comes with wide safety margins. It is recommended for use in dogs and puppies of various breeds from 6 weeks of age, including stud dogs, pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs.
Can I cut the tablet in half?
This treatment comes as scored tablets and the active ingredient is evenly distributed throughout each tablet. If required, you may cut the tablet in half.
How do I switch from other heartworm prevention to Valuheart?
When you are switching from another heartworm preventive to Valuheart, you should administer the first dose of Valuheart within one month of your dog's last dose of their old preventive.
Is it necessary to have my dog tested for heartworms before starting with this treatment?
Your dog should be tested and should be free of adult heartworms and microfilariae before beginning treatment with Valuheart.
Does Valuheart protect against all worms?
This monthly treatment only helps prevent heartworm disease in dogs. It is not effective against adult heartworms or intestinal worms.
Can I use Valuheart on a pregnant dog?
Valuheart heartworm preventive is suitable for use in pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs.




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