Milbeguard for Dog 51-100lb and Cats 12-25lb

Monthly Heartworm & Dewormer Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Product Description

MILBEGUARD® Flavored Tablets for dogs 51 to 100 lbs and cats 12.1 to 25 lbs are once monthly oral tablets formulated to prevent heartworm disease in dogs and cats while controlling common intestinal worms. In dogs, they control adult hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections. In cats, they remove adult hookworm and roundworm. Tablets are available in weight-based strengths for accurate dosing in puppies four weeks and older and kittens six weeks and older.

Please note product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial, manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.

Benefits

• Heartworm Protection: Prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis when administered monthly as directed.
• Intestinal Worm Control: Controls adult hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm in dogs and removes hookworm and roundworm in cats.
• Once Monthly Dosing: Given orally once a month at the recommended minimum dosage for consistent protection.
• Weight-Based Strengths: Available in multiple tablet strengths formulated according to your pet’s body weight.
• Flavored Oral Tablets: May be offered in food and administered like other tablet medications for easier dosing.

Variants

• 2.3 mg tablet for dogs 2 to 10 lbs (yellow pack)
• 75 mg tablet for dogs 11 to 25 lbs and cats 1.5 to 6 lbs (blue pack)
• 11.5 mg tablet for dogs 26 to 50 lbs and cats 6.1 to 12 lbs (purple pack)
• 23.0 mg tablet for dogs 51 to 100 lbs and cats 12.1 to 25 lbs (red pack)

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

Milbemycin oxime

How to Use

Recommended Dosage Chart

For Dogs

For Cats

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Prescription Required: This medication is available only through a licensed veterinarian or with a valid prescription.
• Monthly Dosing: Give by mouth once a month at the recommended minimum dose.
• With Food: You can offer the tablet with food or give it the same way you would any other tablet.
• Make Sure the Full Dose Is Taken:
  Watch your pet after dosing to confirm the entire tablet has been swallowed.
• Missed Dose: If more than 30 days have passed since the last dose, give it as soon as possible and then continue with the regular monthly schedule.
• Heartworm Testing: Pets should be tested for existing heartworm infection before starting this medication.
• Minimum Dosage: Give at least 0.23 mg per pound of body weight for dogs and 0.9 mg per pound for cats each month.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Age Requirements: Do not use in puppies or kittens younger than the age listed on the product label.
• Weight Requirements: Do not use in pets under the minimum weight specified on the label.
• Heartworm-Positive Dogs: Dogs with adult heartworms or circulating microfilariae should be treated for those infections before starting this medication.
• Risk of Reaction in Dogs with Microfilariae: Dogs with high levels of microfilariae may experience mild and temporary hypersensitivity reactions.
• Limited Safety Data in Cats: Safety has not been established for heartworm-positive cats or for cats that are breeding, pregnant, or nursing.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Issues: Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and increased salivation have been reported.
• Neurological Signs: Some dogs have shown lack of coordination, weakness, seizures, or lethargy.
• Behavior Changes: Depression or reduced activity levels may occur after administration.
• Temporary Reactions: Dogs with high microfilariae counts may experience labored breathing or excessive salivation.

Storage Information

• Room Temperature Storage: Store at 68° to 77°F or 20° to 25°C.
• Secure Location: Store in a secure location, making sure it is kept out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals.
• Child Safety: Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is MilbeGuard Red Pack used for in dogs 51 to 100 lbs and cats 12.1 to 25 lbs?

Ans: MilbeGuard Red Pack 23 mg tablets help protect dogs and cats from heartworm disease. For dogs, they also treat and control adult hookworms and eliminate roundworms and whipworms. For cats, monthly use removes adult hookworms and roundworms.

Q2: How often should MilbeGuard 23 mg tablets be given?

Ans: Administer MilbeGuard 23 mg tablets by mouth once every month at the recommended minimum dose. Give the first dose within a month of your pet being exposed to mosquitoes, and continue with monthly dosing after that. If more than 30 days have passed since the last dose, give it right away and then continue on the usual monthly schedule.

Q3: How does MilbeGuard Red Pack work against parasites?

Ans: MilbeGuard contains milbemycin oxime, which eliminates the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and adult intestinal worms according to species indication. Its anthelmintic activity is believed to result from interference with invertebrate neurotransmission, leading to parasite elimination when administered as directed.

Q4: Can MilbeGuard 23 mg tablets be given with food?

Ans: Yes, MilbeGuard Flavored Tablets can be given with food or administered just like any other tablet. After giving the dose, watch your pet to make sure the entire tablet is eaten. If any part of it is left behind or not swallowed, give the full recommended dose again as soon as possible.

Q5: What are the age and weight requirements for the Red Pack?

Ans: For dogs, the 23 mg tablet is recommended for those weighing 51 to 100 pounds and at least four weeks of age and two pounds body weight. For cats, it is for those weighing 12.1 to 25 pounds and at least six weeks of age and 1.5 pounds.