>From: April Armstrong <[log in to unmask]> > >Hi. We have an ivomec (ivermectin)/propylene glycol formula for ferrets >at my clinic that I use with one of my fuzzies, Nicodemus. (This is my >baby who loves medicine-used to climb my arm to try and get to Renate's >meds, which she hated, when I drew them up, but won't eat the half a >Heartgard tab...) The first time I tried to get him to eat it I had to >break it into a million pieces and force them all into him, and he acted >like I was killing him and got all stressed, so now he gets the liquid, >which he loves for some reason-it's not even flavored! What a weirdo! > >I'll get the formula onto the list Tues when I get to work (it's a recipe >for almost 30mL, but I divided the recipe by thirds b/c I only need it for >one ferret at 1mL or so per dose, and it only lasts two years, so a full >mix was too much)! The recipe for the heartworm preventative is in Hillyer & Queesenberry. It is 0.3 ml of 1% ivermectin for injection mixed with 28 ml of propylene glycol and shaken well. Give 0.1 ml per pound to your ferrets once a month. -- Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde [log in to unmask] URA Redneck if your mother's nickname is Chainsaw, Swampdog or Fleabag. [Posted in FML issue 3810]