Every month, I give my two dogs (one GSD and the other a mix of similar size) a Heartguard Plus chew, which consists of a blend of IVM (272 mcg) and Pyrantel (227 mg). No issues for years.
According to the package insert (not blank, ha!) certain dogs in the Collie breed can have some adverse reactions to IVM at high doses. (they consider "high" to be 16x a "target" dose.)
I'm working on the assumption that veterinarian phama isn't trying to kill animals at the same level of intensity they're trying to kill all of us humans.
Have you seen how they do shots for large dogs vs cats and small dogs? They give the same dose to small animals as the big ones and its required by law. My vet started tracking where he gave shots to animals and where they later developed cancers and found disturbing correlations.
I give the doggo ivermectin after reading the ingredients of medication that costs $200-$300 for a 6 month supply. I already have ivermectin for my livestock.
His itching disappeared and hasn't had a problem with hot spots since discontinuing the major brand. Vet gave him a clean bill of health after saying he would have years of expensive health issues.
Asked what I did, and I just told her I changed meds from what she was offering.
He doesn't seem as allergic to grass as he used to be either. Short haired dog problems.
I give him a half a toothpaste size dose of the paste. I give it each day for 3 days in a row, once a month. Zero side effects. I just put it on a piece of meat.
I give a similar dosing regimen to all my animals. Two and Four legged creatures alike.
There are certain breeds that can be affected negatively by ivermectin but I use it on my dog no issues
Every month, I give my two dogs (one GSD and the other a mix of similar size) a Heartguard Plus chew, which consists of a blend of IVM (272 mcg) and Pyrantel (227 mg). No issues for years.
According to the package insert (not blank, ha!) certain dogs in the Collie breed can have some adverse reactions to IVM at high doses. (they consider "high" to be 16x a "target" dose.)
I'm working on the assumption that veterinarian phama isn't trying to kill animals at the same level of intensity they're trying to kill all of us humans.
Have you seen how they do shots for large dogs vs cats and small dogs? They give the same dose to small animals as the big ones and its required by law. My vet started tracking where he gave shots to animals and where they later developed cancers and found disturbing correlations.
I give the doggo ivermectin after reading the ingredients of medication that costs $200-$300 for a 6 month supply. I already have ivermectin for my livestock. His itching disappeared and hasn't had a problem with hot spots since discontinuing the major brand. Vet gave him a clean bill of health after saying he would have years of expensive health issues. Asked what I did, and I just told her I changed meds from what she was offering. He doesn't seem as allergic to grass as he used to be either. Short haired dog problems.
Good to know. My GSD has itchy problems, too. Meds she's on work, but as you say, are $$$. How do you do the IVM dosing?
I give him a half a toothpaste size dose of the paste. I give it each day for 3 days in a row, once a month. Zero side effects. I just put it on a piece of meat.
I give a similar dosing regimen to all my animals. Two and Four legged creatures alike.