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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  Ivermectin DOES come in an injectible form and has an "off label" (aka extra label) use to kill the microfilaria in heartworm disease. How Ivermectin Is Supplied Ivermectin is available in 10 mg/ml and 2.7 mg/ml injectable form; 0.153 percent and 1.87 percent paste form; 10 mg/ml liquid oral form and 68 mcg, 136 mcg and 272 mcg tablets. Ivermectin can be used in an extra-label manner to kill microfilaria (microscopic offspring) in heartworm infected dogs. Ivermectin (Ivomec®, Heartgard®) |
Thank you...I stand corrected! While it may come in an injectible form, again, Ivermectin, DOES NOT kill adult heartworms...ONLY the microfilaria.
If it were my pup, I would be asking the vet why he is using that form of "treatment". Perhaps he is concerned due to her health...I don't know, but if it were my pup, I would be very clear on it.