Can injectable invermectin be given orally?

[tgrlily]

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If you use an insulin syringe, .1cc = 10 units. If the dosage is .1cc (or .1ml) per 10 pounds, then it's 1 unit per pound. You should be able to buy 10 insulin syringes at a pharmacy without a prescription. Ask for 100 unit or 1 cc syringes.

Also -- it's very easy to give a subcutaneous injection.

My daughter has Type 1 Diabetes... who knew that my diabetes education would be so handy with chickens!

that should make it easier! i'll have to check out the drug store tonight. thanks!

No problem! I can walk you through doing a sub-q if you decide to inject.

 

[prettypoppet]

I've used Ivermectin orally with success. But it's not labeled for oral use and can lead to scary neurological side effects if over dosed. I put the dose for my bird's weight on a piece of bread and she swallowed it with no problems.

 

[tgrlily]

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Much easier than an injection!

 

[prettypoppet]

Just be *absolutely* sure of your dose!

 

[klmclain1]

You can also order syringes online with no questions... isn't that wierd? I found mine (100 count, 3 ml, with needle, disposable) thru Amazon - can't remember the vendor, but they're out there and cheap!

 

[vnploveschickens]

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yes, but it would be hard to dose it for a chicken. The dosage is .1ml (same as .1 cc) per 10 pounds of body weight. I use it for my dogs.

If you use an insulin syringe, .1cc = 10 units. If the dosage is .1cc (or .1ml) per 10 pounds, then it's 1 unit per pound. You should be able to buy 10 insulin syringes at a pharmacy without a prescription. Ask for 100 unit or 1 cc syringes.

Also -- it's very easy to give a subcutaneous injection.

My daughter has Type 1 Diabetes... who knew that my diabetes education would be so handy with chickens!

Where would you give the injection? I have 1 hen that is not drinking much at all. So injection or pour on would be my answer right now.
Emma is a standard BLR Wyandotte. Would you know the dose too?

Thanks. (I'm nervous).


Val