General Does topical ivermectin have to be applied behind the ears?

[SquigglyPigs]

I have a crazy little pig that hates the smell of ivermectin. I believe she has mites but when I go to put the drops behind her ears, she shakes her head and jumps around. Even with two people, it's hard to get it on her skin and not her hair. Could I apply it to her legs or somewhere else? It seems like that would be easier for her.

 

[bpatters]

No, it needs to be somewhere that she can't lick it off. If one of you holds her head firmly, the other one should be able to quickly put the drops behind her ears.