Ivermectin Drops
Description
Ivermectin Drops contains Ivermectin for the treatment of mites and lice in caged birds and other small animals.
The drops are easy to apply using the dropper nozzle. A very cost effective solution, with enough product to provide a full course of treatment to 50 birds. Can also be used prophylactically.
Available in two concentrations please take care to select the appropriate one and weigh animals accurately prior to dosing
1% – 5ml: For rabbits, guinea pig, ferrets and rats.
1% – 10ml: For large ornamental birds.
0.1% – 10ml: For small ornamental birds.
Administration: apply one drop per 60g bodyweight on the back of the neck between the shoulder blades / apply the appropriate dose once per week for three weeks.
Dosage in relation to Body Weight: 60 g 1 drop / 125 g 2 drops / 250 g 4 drops and 500 g 8 drops
Observing this treatment regime is important as it will help ensure that the life cycle of the parasite is broken i.e. will prevent recruitment from any unhatched eggs that may be present on or around the animal when the initial treatment was applied.
This product can be purchased without a veterinary prescription for the treatment of ectoparasites in non-food producing animals.
Anyone using this product for any species other than stated in the information sheet (eg chickens) does so entirely at the owner’s risk and it should only be used following consultation with your vet. “Off label” use of a product is governed under the rules of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Cascade and we recommend obtaining guidance and information from your vet. All food producing animals including pet poultry, must have a suitable egg and meat withdrawal period applied. Further advice should always be obtained from your own Veterinary Surgeon.