Hi there,

Has anybody had cause for their dog tobe treated with Ivermecti?? If so - any side effects??

My 13 month G Schnauzer has been prescribed it after Aludex failed to have little or any effect on his demodex.

Thanks.

Richard.

Yes, I have used it and to the best of my knowledge there were no side effects.

I gather Ivermectin is a huge no-no for any dog of a collie-type breed, but your Schnauzer should be okay.
:)

Have used it for ear mites for 3 years.  No side-effects.  One has to be careful of the dosage. 

I have used it with no side affects but i have been told it should never be used on collies.

Just out of interest, does anyone know why it shouldn't be used on collies?

snoopy1.

Hi for collies ( rough Collies Shelties etc.) Ivermectin can be toxic producing various syptoms including at its most severe death. Gillian

Side effects generally do not occur with any anti-mange doses of ivermectin except in collies, Shetland sheepdogs, Australian shepherds, and Old English sheepdogs, though some individual animals that are not members of these sensitive breeds may also be prone to side effects. Test doses are often recommended to identify these individuals.
Side effects of concern are: dilated pupils and drunken gait which can progress to respiratory paralysis and death.

Ivermectin should not be used in combination with valium or related tranquilizers (the infinitesimal doses used in Heartgard excepted). It should not be used in conjunction with Amitraz (Mitaban) dips nor with Amitraz tick prevention collars (Preventic collars).  These medications are all members of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor group and when they used together their effects add together creating sedation and adverse neurologic effects.

Ivermectin use in pregnancy and lactation is not felt to be a problem



 

Richard run a search using the search facility on this subject. There has been a lot of debate on it before.

Thanks for all the replys everyone!

My GS had a test dose of 1ml (he's 47kg) & a follow up blood test - all ok - so he is now on 2ml a day orally.  Must say I am a little nervous but after the thoughts here - feel a lot better! Thanks people!