Yet Another Question about Ivermectin

[nonamian_girl]

Which one should I get?

- Ivermectin paste 1.87%. Anthelmintic & boticide. Removes worms & bots with a single dose. Treats up to 1250 lb body weight. 6.08 gm tube.
(from this site) -This one's REALLY cheap, and small, and I think it's canadian so I could get it shipped easier probably.

-Ivomec Plus Injection


For cattle only. Ivermectin and clorsulon - Highly effective against roundworms, lungworms, grubs, lice and mange mites in cattle plus adult liver flukes. DOSAGE: 1 ml per 110 lbs. of body weight, SQ.
(from this site)

-[size=2] COMPARE TO IVOMEC IVERMECTIN INJECTION FOR CATTLE AND SWINE
Aspen
Parasiticide Injection
(ivermectin) Injection 1% Sterile Solution

Active Ingredient(s): IVERMECTIN INJECTION is a clear, ready-to-use, sterile solution containing 1% ivermectin, 40% glycerol formal, 1.5% benzyl alcohol (preservative), and propylene glycol, q.s. ad 100%. It is formulated to deliver the recommended dose level of 200 mcg ivermectin/kilogram of body weight in cattle when given subcutaneously at the rate of 1 mL/110 lb (50 kg).
In swine, IVERMECTIN INJECTION is formulated to deliver the recommended dose level of 300 mcg ivermectin/kilogram body weight when given subcutaneously in the neck at the rate of 1 mL/75 lb (33 kg).
Indications: A parasiticide for the treatment and control of internal and external parasites of cattle and swine.
(from this site)


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[Ly&Pigs]

The first one is a paste and must be diluted and given orally. That one is safe to use.

The second one is a big NO. You want plain ivermectin (ivomec) and nothing that says "plus" on the bottle. This one http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...2-00b0d0204ae5 is safe to use.

The third one, I can't see the picture of the bottle very well, but I would either go with the first one or the link I gave you.

Also remember to follow guinealynx dosing instructions to the letter for whichever ivermectin products you do get. It's easy to overdose a pig. You will need an accurate scale that measures in ounces, pounds, grams and kilograms. You will need to know the exact weight of your pigs before dosing.

Topical treatment instructions (for the injectible) http://guinealynx.info/ivermectin_topical.html

Oral treatment instructions (for the horse paste)
http://guinealynx.info/ivermectin_oral.html

Also read over this link http://guinealynx.info/ivermectin_treatment.html

[SpoiledlilPigs]

Thanks for the cheap find Nonamian_Girl ive been lookin for a product to treat my piggies with im unsure if they have mites or not but they do what i think to be more scratchin then normal so im goin to treat both of them just in case.

Thanks also Ly for the info on usage.

[spring381]

I also have a question about Ivermectin. My girls had mites once before and I took them back to the girl I got them from for an Ivomec shot. Does anyone know why she would give them a diluted shot instead of using it undiluted topically? Does applying a 1% injectible Ivomec solution topically really kill the mites?

I purchased Ivomec from valley vet and got it within 2 days so I would recommend them. I haven't used it yet, I am kind of nervous about it.
Also what is the best way to sterilize their cages and toys? I clean the cage weekly with water and a clorox bleach towel, should i be doing more? They have lots of floor time on a 52x90 tablecloth, can the mites jump onto the carpet or furniture where they spend time?

sorry for the long question,
Katie

[nonamian_girl]

You're welcome Spoiled

I bought the first one becuase the other two wouldn't even ship to me. I got an e-mail saying they will call me to tell me how much shipping will be.

So horse paste HAS to be given orally? I was hoping to do it topically. I'm pretty nervous about oral feeding, if I decide to go through it I will consult you guys just so I don't screw up.

As of right now, I don't even know if they have mites, but I'd like to have the stuff just in case. I got a little oinker yesterday and she would squeal every time I'd touch her, and she keeps running away from my other pig (who keeps biting her), so I thought maybe she could have a mite problem. But now it seems that she's getting a little less squeamish and I picked her up and scratched her and she didn't react at all. I haven't seen any scratching from her whatsoever. The only other thing is that she's got really odd fur, she seriously looks like she's been struck by lighting, so it's hard to tell if it's thin or not, especially because she's young. She's probably fine but I want to have the stuff just in case I see anything develop.

Thanks for you advice Ly, I appreciate it a lot.

[Ly&Pigs]

Yes, horse paste must be given orally. You squeeze out a dose for a 250 lb. horse and then dilute it with 22 cc of propylene glycol, vegetable oil or water. Shake thoroughly then draw the correct dosage up based on weight into a needleless syringe and put it in the back of the piggies mouth and squeeze.

Does anyone know why she would give them a diluted shot instead of using it undiluted topically? Does applying a 1% injectible Ivomec solution topically really kill the mites?

I don't know what type of ivermectin she was using as there are different types. And yes, topical ivermectin will kill mites. It absorbs through the skin into the bloodstream. All doses must be repeated at least once, preferably twice and given 7-10 days apart. I always dose 7 days apart. I have used the horse paste with no problems in the past.