Using ivermectinQ: My ? is using ivermectin? i know it is a cattle thing but a vet in louisiana said that it could be used on smaller animals at 1cc per 10 lbs. every 6 months just like the tablet or shot the vet. gives. you use a syringe with the needle to fill but remove the needle and squirt it in their mouth. i bought a bottle of 50ml. i have 2 dogs, one weights 65 lbs and the other is 28 lbs. the proheart 6 cost a lot compared to ivermectin. please advise your feelings about this medication. A: As we have stated in the past, we cannot recommend using a product in any manner not listed on the packaging for that product.
Frontline plus allergy - dogQ: I have a 1 year old white german shepherd dog. i have been applying frontline plus since she was old enough to use it. in the last 3 months, every time i apply it, she paces and acts crazy for almost 2 days. she moves from room to room as if something is chasing her, tries to hide under our legs for protection, and when she lies down she can't stay still for more than 30 seconds. i'm worried that she's senstive to the frontline plus - especially the neurotoxicity. she loves the water and i want to know if i should be worried. are other waterproof options? thank you, ~becky A: Some pets can indeed develop hypersenstiivities to any of the topical flea/tick products with continual use over time even though nothing seen originally. i would try other alternative such as oral program if fleas an issue and natural tick prevention such as cloud 9 by company called halo.
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DogsQ: I have a mixed lab who insists on licking the top of her paw until it is raw, my vet gave me a spray that is suppose to be bitter,but it's not working she has been doing this for six months please help! A: Need to treat internally. likely allergy or nervous habit. ask vet for oral script for amitryptylline which often helps these
InfectionQ: Hi , i wanted to ask for some help if you could please , i have a 5 year old american eskimo (dog ), male 25 pounds he got in to fight with another dog and suffer a bite to the ear and i beleive it may be infected and i would like to try to treat it myself do too the lack of fueds , so could really use any help you have to offer please thank you jay spisak A: You can pick up some polysporin or bacitracin ointment at your local pharmacy. apply this 3 times a day. if there is no improvement after 48 hours, or if the ear is getting worse, i would bring your pet to a veterinarian.
Dog urinating on lawnQ: I have a 1 year old pitt/rott mix. where ever he pees outside it kills the grass. is there any kind of medication that can prevent this. brittany hudak A: There is a medication called grass saver tablets that can be used for this problem.
My dog bites of hairQ: I have a 5year old pitbull and he bites at his side,rear and tail and he loses hair at all the sites listed. A: More than likely allergy based. check for fleas or flea dirt with flea comb as well as possiblity inhalent seasonal allergies or food allergies. can try oral benadry at dose of 1/2 to 1 mg per pound orally twice daily. if no change see your vet for stronger meds
