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I ivermetin my horse and dogs for worms and tapeworms. Do you know of any adverse reaction for this to be used with cats?
Hi Rhonda. I'm not sure I fully understand your question. Cats don't tolerate ivermectin as well as most species. It can easily reach a toxic level, and for this reason, it's generally avoided. Some very diluted forms are used in the ears to treat ear mites, but injectable or oral Ivomec in amounts that would be sufficient enough to kill parasitic worm infections is very risky in cats. Adverse reactions are generally neurological in nature, including confusion, tremors and seizures.
However, many dewormers that are used in dogs are safe to use in cats. Many, but not all. Those safe to use include pyrantel pamoate (Nemex, for example) and fenbendazole (Panacur is one brand). The dosing is the same per body weight as for dogs. Adverse effects are extremely rare but could include vomiting.
Please let me know if that didn't answer your question.
Best regards!
Jessica
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Jessica
Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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