From:
Russell Prater
Date: 2004-09-11 18:13:24 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Heartworm preventatives
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <41434044.FB3AAD65@worldnet.att.net>
Kathy wrote:
>
> I'd like to start my ferrets on a heartworm preventative, but I'm not sure which one to use. I'd like to hear other people's experiences, which one they think is best, and why.
> Thanks in advance!
Kathy, the first edition of "Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents" recommends
mixing 0.3 ml of 1% Ivermectin with 28 ml of propylene glycol and giving
each ferret 0.2 mg/kg (0.1 ml per pound) once a month. Your vet can mix
it up for you at a very reasonable price.