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Originally Posted by Yorkiegirl123  I found Ivermectin tablets (not chews) at Valleyvet.com. They are the only place I could find Ivermectin formulated for dogs with food allergies. If this is what you were referring to, I'll call my vet for a prescription.
Just curious, what is your background? You mentioned you're a "frequent flyer at a specialty vet hospital." Are you a Vet Tech? |
Your vet probably has it...or certainly can get it. It is available in liquid form...for oral or injectible use. You must be VERY careful with it though...the dosage is extremely small and you do not want to give too much! I don't know about that place you mentioned or if these tablets are ok. Again, ask your vet!
I have been involved in yorkie rescue since 2005. I also have multiple pups of my own and many have had medical issues. I also have a medical background so that does help. Unfortunately our breed is having more and more genetic issues and I have seen every one of them not to mention other stuff. I also have had more pups with torn cruciate ligaments than I can count. I seem to be a magnet .. but, my vet says it is because I look for things. I am pro vet and strongly believe in at a minimum, yearly exams and blood work. You can often pick up things before they become a major problem. For example, protein losing nephropathy, is a condition we are seeing in a lot of yorkies ... if you don't do urine and blood testing on a routine basis, by the time you know they have it, they are usually in the end stages. I also strongly believe in prevention ... as they say "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" (which is why I am strongly advising heartworm prevention)
