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ear mites / ivomec

On the packaging of Kepro's kepromec (ivermectin) it says. "For subcutaneous injection only".

I have given sq injections to rabbits for mange, and to dogs for ear mites, and it has always worked well. I inject under whatever convenient, loose skin I can find around the neck or back. In the case of the rabbits, the mange started to clear up after only a few days. I gave 3 injections to each patient, with 3 weeks between injections. Because of their light weight, the amount per rabbit is quite small, so you have to be a bit careful not to overdose.
 
My vet mentioned xeno but i did think the ivomec had to be given by injection to kill ear mites . I have heard guinea pig breeders put a drop of ivomec inside the ears
 
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