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Hi guys, this is more of a flag up than a query. I took cocoa to the vets this morning as she is scurfy and lost weight this week and as suspected she has mites. she is an old lady, 6-7 years old. The vet and i discussed whether to inject the ivermectin or use the spot on, which is less stress as it can be done at home. I chose the spot on as i also have a rabbit that needs treating so got spot on for both.
got them home, did the bun first then the pig. Cocoa let me put it on, took a couple of steps, staggered and fell over. she couldnt right herself and when i righted her she couldnt support herself. Whipped her straight up the vets again and we THINK she has reacted to the base they use to make the drug soluble enough to be spot on. she has had ivermectin before by injection and not reacted. The drugs company have been told so they are aware. It was not an overdose as she was weighed at the surgery to ensure correct dosage. The vet took her in, bathed her to get the residue off and kept her in for observation. she is home now, tucked up in the bathroom with yummy hay and apple. she is eating, drinking, weeing and poohing fine.
One other symptom, by the time i got back to the vets she was very sleepy and hunched up so definitely not right.
I guess my advice on this one would be to ask the vet to adminster the first dose and just wait a couple of mins before leaving if you have a pig who can be sensitive. i also accept that this is a rare case. cocoa has never reacted to any medication before.
Anyone else experienced this?
jess
got them home, did the bun first then the pig. Cocoa let me put it on, took a couple of steps, staggered and fell over. she couldnt right herself and when i righted her she couldnt support herself. Whipped her straight up the vets again and we THINK she has reacted to the base they use to make the drug soluble enough to be spot on. she has had ivermectin before by injection and not reacted. The drugs company have been told so they are aware. It was not an overdose as she was weighed at the surgery to ensure correct dosage. The vet took her in, bathed her to get the residue off and kept her in for observation. she is home now, tucked up in the bathroom with yummy hay and apple. she is eating, drinking, weeing and poohing fine.
One other symptom, by the time i got back to the vets she was very sleepy and hunched up so definitely not right.
I guess my advice on this one would be to ask the vet to adminster the first dose and just wait a couple of mins before leaving if you have a pig who can be sensitive. i also accept that this is a rare case. cocoa has never reacted to any medication before.
Anyone else experienced this?
jess