From:
calucius@netins.net
Date: 2001-11-16 00:06:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Getting rid of the mites for good
Dr. Williams,
I was told that by putting Ivermectin in the ears only, that it will
not take care of the mites on the coat and skin. This being said, I
am assuming injection is the way I want to go?
I am concerned to how it should be mixed and diluted. Is there any
special instructions or a reference I can direct my vet to in order
to do this properly? Or is there something you can give me to print
out? I'm afraid the vets around here are extremely unknowledgable
about ferrets and unless I have something to show them, they won't do
squat for me. If they don't do squat for me, then my ferrets are
going to suffer for it. :( With that, if I can't give my ferrets
Ivermectin-WHAT can I give them to get rid of the mites in the ear,
on the coat and skin??
Thank You and Take care!
> >
>
> 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