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LisaD · 01-29-2011, 07:17 PM

My vet gave my yorkie, she is a rescue and older....not sure of her age, Anyway, he gave her an Ivermectrin based wormer this morning. Tonight she is walking around like she is drunk. HAve any of you had this type wormer before and did it hurt your baby. We have only had Tink for a few months and have grown SOOO attached to ehr. I am really worried about her.
My husband is even in love with her. They nap together.... It is so cute and she LOVES him.
Any advice is appreciated!!!

Teresamag · 01-29-2011, 09:52 PM

That's really scary. Did you call your vet and ask his opinion? I assume your rescue girl was heartworm negative before he gave her that type of wormer? Stumbling around looking drunk could be hypoglycemia (try some nutrical or karo syrup) or could be a neurological problem. I would give some nutrical and see if she gets better, if not you probably need to have her checked out by the vet in case it's complications from the wormer. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's just a minor thing.

Teresa

Teresamag · 01-29-2011, 09:58 PM

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Connie · 01-29-2011, 10:00 PM

I googled and found this site which gives side effects. One of the side effects is uncoordination and it says you should seek treatment asap! I hope your little one will be okay! Symptoms such as uncoordination and dilated pupils are of particular concern and can lead to death if treatment is not sought immediately.

Read more at Suite101: Ivermectin for Dogs: Usages, Safety and Side Effects of Ivermectin in Dogs Ivermectin for Dogs: Usages, Safety and Side Effects of Ivermectin in Dogs

YorkichonBella · 01-29-2011, 10:08 PM

Hi Lisa. Is she on any other medications? It's very important. Pls call your Vet immediately. There are dangers with Ivermectin & other medications such as Comfortis & Heartguard. Pls read the attached thread. My Vet was not even aware of this when I questioned it. Hope all is going to be ok. Pls update when you can on her condition. Your concerns are right on with the side effects she is having. Definitely get her checked! Pls call your Vet immediately!
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...s-ladymom.html

Buster Brown · 01-29-2011, 10:12 PM

I read Connie's post about the side effects how scary. I hope everything turns out okay. I would advise taking your Yorkie to a vet as well. They are too tiny to take a chance with.

YorkichonBella · 01-29-2011, 10:27 PM

I wish I had seen this thread earlier. It is posted in general discussion & not seen in sick/injured-emergencies talk.

I truly hope & pray your little girl Tink is better by now and doing ok.

YorkichonBella · 01-30-2011, 08:26 AM

Checking back in. Hope we hear updates on Tink.

Patti · 01-30-2011, 10:07 AM

I hope your baby is better today. Great job Connie getting that info for her.

LisaD · 01-30-2011, 06:03 PM

Tink is still not doing well....
I did call my vet, he sent us to the vet ER in a larger town. They say that it is either an allergic reaction or the vet gave her too much. No treatment is available and she has been sent home to live or die...This is so hard. She is so pitiful and my heart is breaking. SHe will drink and eat, but can't move. I have her in a tote that is tall enough that she can't fall out of. She is on comfy balnkets and her little bed underneath. We are giving her pedialyte as well. I just wish that we had better vet care in the woods here. We live in a very small town and the vets are mainly cow doctors to be honest.
I am praying that my husband and I can get her thru this. She is a precious, precious girl.

YorkichonBella · 01-30-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LisaD

Tink is still not doing well....
I did call my vet, he sent us to the vet ER in a larger town. They say that it is either an allergic reaction or the vet gave her too much. No treatment is available and she has been sent home to live or die...This is so hard. She is so pitiful and my heart is breaking. SHe will drink and eat, but can't move. I have her in a tote that is tall enough that she can't fall out of. She is on comfy balnkets and her little bed underneath. We are giving her pedialyte as well. I just wish that we had better vet care in the woods here. We live in a very small town and the vets are mainly cow doctors to be honest.
I am praying that my husband and I can get her thru this. She is a precious, precious girl.

Lisa, I am so very sorry! My Prayers are with your precious little girl & you. I hope you don't mind, but I would like to post a thread for Prayers for Tink with a link to this one & also so that others can see. I know others would see if posted in sickness/emergencies forum. My heart goes out to you!

LisaD · 01-30-2011, 09:34 PM

YorkieBichonBella, I don't mind if you post in the Emergency section. I should have posted there to begin with I guess. I was and still am just sick over this. I want her better so badly...NOW!!! She is so pitiful. I just wish there was SOMETHING that I could do for her. I am trying to make her comfortable. She is eating and drinking and she stood on her own for a few seconds this evening. I HOPE and PRAY this was a good sign.

Thank you SO very much for your prayers. We need them. My husband has grown SO attached to her that it is pitiful. He is SOOO worried. HE stayed home today and helped take care of her. AND plans on staying home from work tomorrow to help with her. HE is such a good Yorkie daddy!!!

TammyJM · 01-30-2011, 09:36 PM

I am so sorry that she is sick! I'm sending a ton of positive thoughts your way!!

LisaD · 01-30-2011, 10:00 PM

Thank you, I am SO heartsick over this. My sweet little girl is not doing good at all.

I just wish I could make her better.

Buster Brown · 01-30-2011, 10:01 PM

I am so sorry to hear about poor Tink. Sending prayers to you all to give you strength during this very difficult time.

01-29-2011, 07:17 PM	#1
LisaD YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	Yorkies and Ivermectin My vet gave my yorkie, she is a rescue and older....not sure of her age, Anyway, he gave her an Ivermectrin based wormer this morning. Tonight she is walking around like she is drunk. HAve any of you had this type wormer before and did it hurt your baby. We have only had Tink for a few months and have grown SOOO attached to ehr. I am really worried about her. My husband is even in love with her. They nap together.... It is so cute and she LOVES him. Any advice is appreciated!!!

01-29-2011, 09:58 PM	#3
Teresamag YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 358	Oops, duplicate post deleted Last edited by Teresamag; 01-29-2011 at 09:59 PM. Reason: duplicate post

01-29-2011, 10:00 PM	#4
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I googled and found this site which gives side effects. One of the side effects is uncoordination and it says you should seek treatment asap! I hope your little one will be okay! Symptoms such as uncoordination and dilated pupils are of particular concern and can lead to death if treatment is not sought immediately. Read more at Suite101: Ivermectin for Dogs: Usages, Safety and Side Effects of Ivermectin in Dogs Ivermectin for Dogs: Usages, Safety and Side Effects of Ivermectin in Dogs __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace? Last edited by Connie; 01-29-2011 at 10:03 PM.

01-29-2011, 10:08 PM	#5
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	Hi Lisa. Is she on any other medications? It's very important. Pls call your Vet immediately. There are dangers with Ivermectin & other medications such as Comfortis & Heartguard. Pls read the attached thread. My Vet was not even aware of this when I questioned it. Hope all is going to be ok. Pls update when you can on her condition. Your concerns are right on with the side effects she is having. Definitely get her checked! Pls call your Vet immediately! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...s-ladymom.html __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP Last edited by YorkichonBella; 01-29-2011 at 10:10 PM.

01-29-2011, 10:27 PM	#7
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	I wish I had seen this thread earlier. It is posted in general discussion & not seen in sick/injured-emergencies talk. I truly hope & pray your little girl Tink is better by now and doing ok. __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

01-29-2011, 09:52 PM	#2
Teresamag YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 358	That's really scary. Did you call your vet and ask his opinion? I assume your rescue girl was heartworm negative before he gave her that type of wormer? Stumbling around looking drunk could be hypoglycemia (try some nutrical or karo syrup) or could be a neurological problem. I would give some nutrical and see if she gets better, if not you probably need to have her checked out by the vet in case it's complications from the wormer. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's just a minor thing. Teresa

01-29-2011, 10:12 PM	#6
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I read Connie's post about the side effects how scary. I hope everything turns out okay. I would advise taking your Yorkie to a vet as well. They are too tiny to take a chance with.

01-30-2011, 08:26 AM	#8
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	Checking back in. Hope we hear updates on Tink. __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

01-30-2011, 10:07 AM	#9
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I hope your baby is better today. Great job Connie getting that info for her. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-30-2011, 06:03 PM	#10
LisaD YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	Tink is still not doing well.... I did call my vet, he sent us to the vet ER in a larger town. They say that it is either an allergic reaction or the vet gave her too much. No treatment is available and she has been sent home to live or die...This is so hard. She is so pitiful and my heart is breaking. SHe will drink and eat, but can't move. I have her in a tote that is tall enough that she can't fall out of. She is on comfy balnkets and her little bed underneath. We are giving her pedialyte as well. I just wish that we had better vet care in the woods here. We live in a very small town and the vets are mainly cow doctors to be honest. I am praying that my husband and I can get her thru this. She is a precious, precious girl.

01-30-2011, 09:34 PM	#12
LisaD YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	YorkieBichonBella, I don't mind if you post in the Emergency section. I should have posted there to begin with I guess. I was and still am just sick over this. I want her better so badly...NOW!!! She is so pitiful. I just wish there was SOMETHING that I could do for her. I am trying to make her comfortable. She is eating and drinking and she stood on her own for a few seconds this evening. I HOPE and PRAY this was a good sign. Thank you SO very much for your prayers. We need them. My husband has grown SO attached to her that it is pitiful. He is SOOO worried. HE stayed home today and helped take care of her. AND plans on staying home from work tomorrow to help with her. HE is such a good Yorkie daddy!!!

01-30-2011, 09:36 PM	#13
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	I am so sorry that she is sick! I'm sending a ton of positive thoughts your way!!

01-30-2011, 10:00 PM	#14
LisaD YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	Thank you, I am SO heartsick over this. My sweet little girl is not doing good at all. I just wish I could make her better.

01-30-2011, 10:01 PM	#15
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am so sorry to hear about poor Tink. Sending prayers to you all to give you strength during this very difficult time.