Difference between revisions of "Ivermectin:"
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Revision as of 22:10, 31 October 2022
Ivermectin uses and doses in Rabbits
Ivermectin is used topically to treat ear and fur mites
Fur mites can be treated with a .5 cc drop of the pour on ivermectin behind the neck of the rabbit. and redoes 7 days latter
Ear mites can be treated with topical application of 3 drops the injectable ivermectin in each ear. the injectable ivermectin is preferred for use in the ear becuse after they are cleaned with oilive oil the skin is raw and the injectable ivermectin is easier on the rabbit, the pour on has an alcohol carrier base and will stink the already raw ears .
Drug class:
Dose:
- max dose up to 0.4mk/kg*
- SC dose may also be given topically**
0.1-0.2 mg/kg SC(injected), repeat in 14 days Ear mites, James Carpenter: exotic animal formulary 4th edition
- Ivermectin Dosage(injectable formula) Topically or Orally
up to 0.4mk/kg "The 1% is 10mg/ml. undiluted, it would be 0.072 ml. Dilute it 1/10 to make it 1mg/ ml, so then a dose volume of 0.72 ml which is much easier and safer to draw up and dispense." Diluted with propylene glycol can also be given orally From Dr. D: Exotic Veterinarian
- For the pour on (3%) (Topical use ONLY)
Dilute 1/5 and the dose would be the same. Again 1mg/ ml. Dilution" dose stays the same 0.4mg/kg
Indications:
Fur mites, ear mites