[Justin Allen]

My dogs are on ivermectin, I give it orally at a rate of .01cc for every 10 lbs of weight. 1cc every 100 lbs, doesnt seem to help with ticks and no fleas I've noticed. I just cant afford advantage multi anymore.

 

[RCO]

Anecdotal to the first inquiry concerning ticks - some of the old timers in the area who have packs of deer dogs say that they double dose with ivermectin, and the ticks fall off.

I have not tried that, but have all of mine on ivermectin for heartworm prevention.

 

[akareddog]

I've been giving Ivomec 1% Sterile solution for Catttle and Swine for over 20 years to my coonhounds and chessie. I attended a siminar sponsored by Purina in 1995. Purina had one of top vets there and Ivomec was one of the topics. He said to give 1 drop per 10 lbs. Overdose will burn out the dogs Kidney. You can give oral or with a shot. Oral can also be very hard on the dogs vocal cords, so most coonhunters give it as a shot.

Per the vet it is best heartworm available to protect your dog. As a coonhunter I can also tell you it works well with ticks.

 

[RAWnaturallyBYdesign]

Is anyone using Ivermectin to kill fleas and ticks on dogs? Because we put our dogs in water almost daily, I am concerned the Frontline or any topical flea/tick isn't effective. I recall there was a discussion here about Frontline being effective for about 3 weeks instead of a month. And, I will gladly apply Frontline more often to prevent Lyme, erlichiosis, etc. However, if Ivermectin can be used safely and is effective, I would use it. We have Lyme and other tick diseases in the MN, WI, area. I found this link with some information: http://www.ehow.com/about_5444740_cattle-ivermectin-dogs.html

I've used the cattle ivermectin for our Boxer dog had what was told white mange. cured him and used it monthly lived to be 13 yrs and cancer got him. live in Florida and found it DOES NOT work for fleas! used it for heart worm preventing and the mange for 12.5 yrs don't know about ticks but doesn't work for fleas that's for sure!!