Ivermectin in Heartgard for chickens?

[Quillgirl]

Heartgard for dogs prevention of heartworms has listed as it's active ingredient: ivermectin (as recommended on this site as a broad spectrum wormer for chickens.) Can one use the canine heartworm med on their chickens, or should one get a different formulation of ivermectin?

 

[trilyn]

You need the pour on ivermecting that is used for cattle. The ivermectin for dogs is not intended for use on chicken. Please search for threehorses or even pm her-she's got great advice on wormers.

 

[carlota]

Ivermectin can be given orally to chickens. You can use the injectable Ivomec, 1% solution(labeled for cattle and swine) at .01 cc per chicken orally or injected subcutaneously.

Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook states: "Most birds: inject 220 mcg/kg IM or orally"

Heartgard also contains Pyrantel, which is effective against nematode parasites (roundworms, hookworms)

Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook states: "4.5 mg/kg orally once, repeat in 14 days"

In theory, you should be able to give chickens Heartgard. It would be expensive, but very convenient.