ivomec injection 1% - Page 2

My vet actually suggested I use the 1%.  1/10 of a cc per 10 lbs and gave me the syringes for doing so. Said it would save me money over Interceptor

Keep in mind for mange they give 1cc for 60 days of the 1%

I had a Mali that had a reaction to the ivermectin. He was the only one out of many over the years who had. Saying that, I still give my dogs the 1% ivomec for heartworm prevention, including that Malis sister.

Melissa

I have used the 1% solution for 20+ years and did discuss it with vet. Have used it with GSD, Dobes and Labs.

My dad has a Lab with chronic demodex. Breaks out every summer and is treated with 1% solution daily for 30 days.

Rik

I have used it for years and did have the same discussion with my vet.  As per him, they don't ever recommend it because of dosage confusion.  His fear is that people will get the dosage wrong and in the wrong dosage it is VERY dangerous.  Knowing this, I use it and have for years.  I have used it on Mastiffs, Great Danes, Mix Breeds, and GSD without issue.  Good luck!
W

I've used the 1% ivermectin for years as well.

@Hodie The same dog that will have a negative reactoin to the 1% solution will also have a negative reaction to heartguard, iverheart, and the tablet forms of heartworm preventive with ivermectin in them.

Demodex: Many vets recommend ivermectin (different protocols depending on the vet you go to) to treat demodex. I don't like using those high levels of ivermectin used to treat demodex. Prolonged high dosage can cause liver problems.  Alternative treatment:  A couple vets recommended using promeris, virbac collar, and for small irritated areas goodwinol ointment.

I always recommend have a working relationship with your vet, but many vets frown upon pet owners treating their own animals. Cuts in to their profits. Vets do not expect livestock owners to call for a vet to come for every minor occurance. Many pet owners have allowed vets to take away basic animal husbandry skills

I have been using Zimentrim 1.87 percent Ivermectin for 15 years.  It comes in a tube that worms a 1500 pound horse.  I give monthy a portion about the size of my little finger nail to a 100lb dog.  A little less the the smaller bitches.  Dogs have no worms at all, cleans them out completely.  I have never had any ill effects to the dogs either.  The tube cost about $12.00 and will last quite a while depending on the number of dogs you have.

Alaman,

Just curious,

Did your vet really tell you to give that high of a dose?  The typical heartworm dosing is 272 MICROgrams which is the same as 0.272 milligrams.  So using the same dosage as say heartguard, you would then give 0.00272 ml's of the 1% solution which is 100mg/ml.  I do believe that most people overdose their dogs on the 1% solution, and find it hard to believe that vets would condone this?  Kinda weird to me...  did he tell you to use a regular 1ml syringe to draw it up? Or perhaps an insulin syringe?

Just curious why the dose is so high...

Laurie