From:
Sue
Date: 2001-09-12 23:17:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re: Ivermectin + Revolution # 387
I was once told at a veterinary conference that frontline spray is great for earmites. There, of course, is not any literature on it that I have
found. However, I tried it on a few of my own ferrets that had ear mites when I first got them and it worked GREAT! I treated each ear with 0.1 ml
once and repeated the dose in 2-3 weeks and it really worked. I personally use advantage as needed for fleas and ivermectin/propylene glycol
monthly for heartworms. (I have been using the heartworm mixture for 10 years)
I am not a vet just a CVT with lots of ferret experience.
Take care
Sue
toucanvet@a... wrote:
> I do not recommend using Revolution in ferrets
>
> I'm a veterinarian and I don't use it on my dogs or cats
>
> Its actually supposed to be very safe, ect
>
> BUT Why use extra drugs when you don't have too ?
>
> like taking antibiotics for viral infections in my mind.
>
> You should test for heartworms before using it - or ivermectin
> even if used topically.
>
> For a ferret you probably don't even have to kill off the whole worm
> before you get serious problems.
>
> for flea problems I recommend Advantage
> for ear mites well they are hard to kill.
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