For example, in dogs, ivermectin may be used in the treatment of mites (demodectic mange, scabies, and ear mites), intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms), and capillaria. In cats, ivermectin may be used to treat ear mites and cat scabies.
Is ivermectin bad for dogs?
Given at the proper doses and under the supervision of a veterinarian, ivermectin is safe for most dogs and is very effective in treating and preventing a number of parasites. However, a dog with the mutation who ingests the drug can have a severe, life-threatening reaction called ivermectin toxicity.
Which dog breeds should avoid ivermectin?
Ivermectin is a neurotoxin that helps prevent parasites from being attracted to dogs and it kills parasites after an infestation has happened. Collies and similar breeds of dogs can be more sensitive to the side effects of ivermectin than other breeds.
How often should I give my dog ivermectin?
Ivermectin is given monthly for heartworm prevention, daily or every other day for demodectic mange treatment, and every week or couple of weeks for most mites. If a dose of heartworm preventive is accidentally forgotten, it is important to give it as soon as it is remembered.
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