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re: Update in OP; Treating young lab for heart worms
Posted on 2/3/16 at 8:37 am to maisweh
Posted on 2/3/16 at 8:37 am to maisweh
quote:
slow kill ivermectin from tractor supply.
Results in more long term damage to the heart and may be leading to increased ivermectin resistance.
LINK
From the American heartworm society (veterinary specialists that focus on heartworm prevention and treatment of the disease):
quote:
Long-term Macrocyclic Lactone Administration. Slow-kill methods using continuous monthly administration of prophylactic doses of any ML are NOT RECOMMENDED.
(FYI ivermectin is a macrocyclic lactone)
I think I'll go with what the experts say over anecdotal internet message board reports...
This post was edited on 2/3/16 at 8:40 am
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Posted on 2/3/16 at 10:41 am to AubieALUMdvm
quote:
(FYI ivermectin is a macrocyclic lactone) I think I'll go with what the experts say over anecdotal internet message board reports...
we did the slow kill with our rescue dogs and it was recommended by our vet.. and it worked..
I think ill continue doing what was recommended and what works.
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