Ivermectin is the active ingredient in Heartgard and is used for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs and cats. ThrivingPets Ivermectin capsules are compounded in our lab and expire 6 months from when they were compounded. The capsules do not contain any flavoring and are appropriate for most pets with IBD, IBS, and food allergies. Ivermectin capsules come in 4 strengths for dogs and 2 strengths for cats-
Dogs up to 12 pounds- 34mcg
Dogs from 13 - 25 pounds- 68mcg
Dogs from 26 - 50 pounds- 136mcg
Dogs from 51 - 100 pounds- 272mcg
* Dogs weighing more than 100 pounds should receive additional drug so that the minimum dosage (6mcg/kg) is covered.
Cats up to 5 pounds- 55mcg
Cats from 5 - 15 pounds- 165mcg
