Side Effects of Ivermectin and Doramectin in Canines

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Side Effects of Ivermectin and Doramectin in
Canines
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• Ivermectin and doramectin are both anti-parasitic
  medications however, ivermectin can be used in
  dogs and cats and kittens while doramectin highly
  recommended for use in sheep, cows and elephants.

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Allergic Reactions

• Allergy symptoms are a potential side effect and
  can occur either due to the medication itself or
  due to the dying parasites.
• Symptoms of an hypersensitive reaction include
  cold limbs, diarrhea, facial swelling, pale gums,
  nausea, scratching, seizures and coma.

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Changes in Behavior

• Various behavioral changes may be noted by the
  owner in their canine.
• This kind of can change from dog to dog some
  dogs may become unresponsive or lethargic,
  while other dogs may appear to depressed and
  have a loss of urge for food.

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Weakness

• In dogs, weakness may be noted in the several
  hours following the supervision of ivermectin.
• The severity of weakness may vary from dog to dog
  and some dogs may be unable to get up or move,
  while other dogs can experience from paralysis of
  the hands or legs.

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Neurological Side Effects

• In severe cases, various nerve side effects can
  happen in a dog.
• These kinds of can include muscle tremors,
  seizures or coma.
• If perhaps any of these happen take place, the
  particular owner should seek immediate emergency
  veterinary care.

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Overdose

• If perhaps levels above the suggested dosage are
  given, an overdose can happen.
• In dogs, symptoms of an ivermectin overdose
  include some weakness, disorientation, tremors,
  stumbling and blindness.

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