Ivermectin by Durvet is being given to a friend's dog when the bottle states for swine and cattle only and not to be used on dogs. What are the consequences if they continue. They are giving the correct dosage for his weight. THey say it is ok for dogs. Help?
2007-02-27 01:57:35 · 9 answers · asked by suzie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is fine as long as they are giving the correct dosage. The kind marketed for cattle is just cheaper than the kind that is marketed for companion animals. It does not need to be given daily, it is best to only give it once a month. It should not cause any problems unless the dog is a collie. Collies tend to have problems metabolizing ivermectin and can go blind because of it. Ivermectin is a fairly safe product. The only time that you have to worry about a toxicity is when it is given to treat Demodectic mange (which I do not recommend, the dips are much much safer). They have to dose it at just below toxic levels in order for it to work.
2007-02-27 02:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the dosage is correct, it should be fine. I have a friend who raises horses and great danes and he does the same thing. It's just cheaper when dog is large and he needs it around for the horses any way.
BTW: Ivermectin does have problems for dogs, even those who aren't collies. My small chihuahua female does not do well on it (heartguard or revolution,which is selemectin). She hides, won't move unless she has to and doesn't eat for up to a week. She has only done this when dosed with Ivermectin/ selemectin so keep an eye on your dogs (and tell your friend to as well) because some dogs can't handle the drug in their system.
2007-02-27 06:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the dosage is 1cc per 10lbs weight--its ok to give it to your dogs but you have to make sure it doesnt include the botecide in it. The botecide is what will make the dog go blind. And it isnt limited to collies. My daughter used it on her 3 large dogs but didnt know about the bot meds included in the ivermectin and all 3 dogs went blind. They had to be rushed to an emergency vet and put on iv's for 2 days--they almost didnt make it. Even though we are ranchers with horses, cattle, sheep etc. I would still feel alot better worming our pets through our vet. Terrible things happen by accident and its just not worth endangering our pets lives.
2007-02-27 03:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by naomi b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ivermectin is the medicine that is found in heartworm preventatives such as "Heartguard" which is given to dogs on a monthly basis. Ivermectin given from the bottle is used to treat infections such as mange and is usually safe to give to dogs, when carefully given the correct prescribed dose for their weight. This should always be watched by a qualified veternarian,
2007-02-27 02:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by Tracey A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ivermectin is the active ingredients in Heart Worm preventatives. It prevents heart worm and is much cheaper and very safe to use when purchased they way they are purchasing it. Also do not be overly concerned if the dog gets a bit to much as higher doses are used as wormers at times. However, just a drop is used on dogs as compared to the huge amount that is sold in cattle bots. You don't want to continually over dose, and I have a feeling that they are being very careful with that, so they are probably just fine.
2007-02-27 02:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I worked at a breeding farm with a reputable breeder for years. She used ivermectin on each of her dog's with no problems. It is supposed to be for cattle however if you dose appropriately it works great. According to a vet I consulted as well as this breeders guidelines for dosing, it should be 1/10 of a mL or cc per 10 pounds of the dogs weight.
2007-02-27 02:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by melissa 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ivermection is used in heartworm preventive such as heargard. but it used in very , very, small amounts. this type of wormer is not safe because it can cross the brain barrier, causing brain damage or even death, its especially dangers in certain breeds such as collies, if they could make it safe for dog deworming they would have a greater market to sell and their fore make more money, but they cant they livestock wormer is just to dangerous
2007-02-27 02:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by kanniece 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend who raised Shar Pei, she used it on her dogs, under recommendation from her vet, with no problems.
As long as it's done following her vet's recommendations, he should be fine.
2007-02-27 02:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would stop if it was not given to u by a vet. if a vet says its ok then continue but otherwise i wouldnt.
2007-02-27 02:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by blackraven254 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋