Comments on: A heartworm prevention that saves human lives

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:56:35 +0000

In reply to Edith Flood. Yes, that's true. I've seen it done in two separate ways: either a dose miscalculation (easy to do when it's formulated for giving a small volume to a larger animal) or in a dog with an MDR-1 genetic defect (usually, but not always, dogs with Collie in their breed history)

By: Edith Flood

Edith Flood — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 06:01:30 +0000

So giving your dog an (adjusted) dose of ivermectin sheep drench to save money could kill it because it might not be one of the new, safer avermectins?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:24:16 +0000

In reply to cheryl nagel. Hi Cheryl. I have used the once a year injection without problems in all dog breeds including Aussie Shepherds. Recently I have reconsidered this and now only recommend the monthly options on this list of MDR1 safe drugs.

By: cheryl nagel

cheryl nagel — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:23:45 +0000

Hi Andrew, would you say that a once-per-year heart-worm injection is 100% safe for Australian Shepherds – I am getting such mixed advice. My current dog is not MDR1 (by parentage) and my previous boy was heterozygous for MDR1. I am currently trying to decide between annual injection or monthly tablet. Is there a chance we are over-medicating with monthly tablets?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 02 May 2017 12:50:08 +0000

In reply to Scott. Wow- I learnt something too!

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 02 May 2017 12:04:43 +0000

Great article.

Here is another use for it in humans…I’m applying ivermectin to my face daily as it is a brilliant treatment for rosacea.

The mechanism of action is believed to be due to it’s anti-inflammatory properties rather than antiparasitic.

Recently the Soolantra brand went on sale with 1% ivermectim, but speaking from personal experience the ivomec blue liquid (0.5%) is just as effective.

It’s a great discovery that makes life a little better!