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Does anyone know if the horse paste form of IVM is safe for dogs and do you measure the same way? My dog has an issue with ongoing parasites, I think. Per the Vet, (and several hundred dollars of blood panels and x rays), no masses, no diabetes, no pancreatitis, nothing definitive from testing except very high eosinophils. Dog gets wormed every 3 months, religiously, for the common 4 worms with fenben (safeguard) but symptoms are fever off and on, higher than normal gas (in real life and on xray). He is lethargic when fever spikes but fine when he is 'cool' (hes 'hot' much more often than he is 'cool'). Eats and drinks well, stools slightly soft but he's been on antibiotic a couple weeks so stool issue probably due to that. No vomiting. No grains, mostly raw beef and home cooked chicken diet. Internet research says most likely parasites but the antibiotic Clavamox (2 weeks) doesnt seem to be kicking this issue. Also, he 'scoots' bottom on the floor but its not a gland issue. That's why the IVM question... Maybe it will catch parasites not covered by fenben. (Just a side note, I do have chickens free ranging.)
No ivm for horses is too strong for dogs. If your dog has worms and an itchy bottom I'd be using a wormer with praziquantal in it . Iver won't eradicate some worms,it's why they add praziquantal to someone horse wormers with iver. The itchiness could also be caused by grass allergies if he's going out on the grass to do his business.Try mixing some alpha keri oil in some water or use coconut oil and sponge on the coat to stop the itching. One of my cavaliers gets itchy with grass pollens in summer and I sponge her coat after she been outside.
Thank you. I never thought about allergies. He is outside a fair amount as he accompanies me most everywhere I go. I will also look into the praziquantal wormer. The high eosinophils in blood work indicate possible parasites or it could mean a few more serious things that the vet believes she has ruled out. I just dont know enough about what all parasites could be out there besides the common 4 worms which should be taken care of by the usual methods. I kind of worry about a tick borne disease but that doesnt match up with the GI issue and temp. Thank you for your time.