Can I use Ivomec for my dogs allergies??

Question

My vet told me to use .5cc of Ivomec for my 8 month old Pit Bulls grass allergies. When i call around for it people tell me it is a dewormer. Should I use it??

Answer 1

Well when you look up it's uses, it says

Monthly prevention of heartworm infection
Treatment of ear mite situations
Clearing heartworm larvae in active heartworm infection
Treatment of sarcoptic, notoedric or demodectic mange

Call your vet and make sure you heard him properly. Maybe he was talking about something else, maybe he wasn't paying attention.. Maybe it can also be used for grass allergies?? Call the guy who told you this and verify that it is correct..

If you don't trust him, then get a new vet, you need to be able to trust your vet..

Answer 2

I don't know where Roxy gets her/his information but allergies are almost always year round. Check the label on what you are feeding your dog. Eliminate any corn, wheat, soy, by-products or chicken. This should help if the allergy is due to food. Some dogs react to chemicals put on lawns, if you have this done, keep your dog off the treated part of your lawn and any other lawns that have been chemically treated. If this was an air borne allergy, it would only occur during certain times of the year, but most dog allergies fall into the category of environmental or food. If all this doesn't help, then ask your vet to run a complete Thyroid panel sending the blood to Michigan State for analysis (all vets have the address). If the result comes back low normal, treat with Soloxine for 8 weeks as a test period to see if that h elps. Most skin conditions are the result of a lowered immune system, and Hypothyroidism can be the cause of a lowered immune system, that's why it should always be considered when your vet sees a skin problem that doesn't immediately respond to short term treatment. It's obvious this vet is not helping you much, and I seriously suggest to find a dermalologist and get to the bottom of the problem before your poor dog rips off all her skin. There is help out there..you simply need to change vets and find it.

Answer 3

OK that is bit weird, Ivomec is a parasiticide, usually used in cattle, horses and sheep, but also still used in dogs sometimes. Why it would be prescribed to treat allergies I don't know - call your vet and ask how a dewormer is going to help allergies! It won't do any harm if given at the right dose but I just don't see how it would help.

Are you sure the vet said your dog is allergic to grass? There are parasites that can live in grass.

Chalice

Answer 4

It is not for your dogs allergies,, But to make sure your dog is not itching because of a parasite infection..
Sarcoptic mange can be bloody difficult to diagnose..Causes intense itching that can be confused with a allergy.. but most vets will treat a dog with symptoms to make sure that this parasite is not there,,it is inexpensive, easy and safe in non collie breeds,, and often results in a "cure" of suspected allergy cases because there was sarcoptic mange..
Hence, treatment every 10 days, or one dose,, to see the response..
Also Ivomec is used to treat some form of demodex mange... common in pit bulls,, Does your dog have that in addition to allergies? This is generally diagnosed easily with a skin scraping.. unlike sarcoptic mange..
your dog may have allergies, but treatment for the itching, secondary infection with meds and covering for both sarcoptic or demodex a parasite,, is a good protocol for most pets.. If the dog does not respond (very dramitcally BTW) then allergies are the primary cause.. and may need further diagnostics and or treatment to make the dog comfortable..

BTW, Best to get to the vet and get the medication directly from them or CONFIRM the medicine you have purchased is ok to use..
To ensure the propper dosage, there are several forms of ivomec,, and the wrong one at that amount can kill your pet.. Ivomec is a antiparasite medicine used in the heartworm medications, and in Large animals(cows, pigs) but treats worm, along with external parasites.. So there are several ways and strenghts it comes in..
Revolution topical monthly heatworm medicine is also a VERY safe and effective option..you vet can get this for you,, or at least a prescription.. and it will cover for sarcoptic, along with fleas, ticks and heartworm in a once a month topical dose..

Amanda

Answer 5

Be aware.. things your vet likely did not tell you.. And by the way. Ivermectin is used in many heart worm preventions.

Ivermectin has been proven to cause the following side effects: Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, paralysis, jaundice and other liver problems, coughing, nose bleeds, high fevers, weakness, dizziness, nerve damage, bleeding disorders, loss of appetite, breathing difficulty, pneumonia, depression, lethargy, sudden aggressive behavior, skin eruptions, tremors, and sudden death. Though a minority of dogs experiences these reactions, they are seen in many breeds. Veterinarians also report that many dogs also get stomach and intestinal upsets, irritability, stiffness and just feel rotten for the first 2 weeks after each monthly dose of heart worm protection. An American Veterinary Association report on adverse drug reactions showed that 65% of all drug reactions reported and 48% percent of all reported deaths caused by drug reactions were from heart worm preventative medicine.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

If the vet prescribed it I'd say yes. Many drugs have more than one use. Perhaps worming is the most common one. It is used to treat many types of parasites, I know; ivermectin (common name) is used in heartworm meds as well as (more recently) being used to treat mange mites, in cases of demodectic or puppy mange. Double check with the vet.

Answer 8

Yes its is a wormer but it helps with allergies and also ear mits it's good stuff BUT make sure you don't give them to much you could make him sick...
Ivomec is a wormer for pigs and cows
.1 cc per 10 pounds

Answer 9

it is a dewormer. Take the dog to another vet for a 2nd opinon