From:
Bruce Williams, DVM
Date: 2001-11-15 23:22:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Getting rid of the mites for good
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., calucius@n... wrote:
> I have been doing some research on taking care of mites on ferrets.
> Someone once said to me that you can't expect to fully get rid of
the
> mites in the ear, if you don't take care of the ones on the skin
and
> coat too. That the ferret will just keep getting them. They also
> suggested using a drug called Invomecin [SP]...said that it can be
> put in the mouth or by injection.
>
Ivermectin is used topically in the ears for ear mite infection, not
orally. It can be instilled in the ears at a dosage of 0.2 - 0.5
mg/kg (or injected subcutaneously) for this process. Oral dosing
with ivermectin is generally reserved for monthly heartworm
prevention.
While it is cost-effective - this product should be mixed up by your
vet to prevent the possibility of overdosage. It comes as an
injectible for large animals and has to be diluted pretty heavily for
topical use in ferrets.
With kindest regards,
bruce williams, dvm