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Ivomec super dosage

Hi,

I use ivomec super with my guinea pigs which is stated to be safe for use with rodents by the Cambridge Cavy Trust. Unlike the standard ivomec solution it has the extra ingredient clorsulon in. I don't think it has any additional benefits but ivomec super can be purchased in smaller quantities.

Is this ok with rabbits?

And what is the dosage of ivomec (1% solution) for rabbits.

Is it recommended to preventatively treat rabbits every three months with this along with panacur?

Thanks

Layla
 
No idea on the dosages front. But no, you do not need to treat buns with Ivomec prophylactically, you only need to treat them when they are symptomatic. As it is an insecticide of sorts it is best to keep its use to a minimum.
 
Ivermectin is a relatively strong drug with some known side-effects a slightly safer alternative is selamectin. Neither need to be used unless fur mites are present on a rabbit as they treat the mites life cycle; egg, pupae and adult.

Don't forget too, our bunnies are not rodents, they are lagomorphs.:)
 
Thanks for the helpful replies.

I shall leave well alone then. My buns are 5 years old now and never had any problems.

And I learnt something new, I knew they didn't class as a rodent, but now I know they are lagomorphs. Thanks!
 
I think guineas are much more prone to skin problems and parasites than rabbits.

I tend to treat all my rabbits with ivermectin once or twice a year, just because I have a large number of rabbits (26 to be precise) and rabbit lice tend to spread quite easily and only become noticeable when there is a big infestation.

In my case, prevention is easier than cure, but owners of small numbers of bun don't need to worry.
 
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