Liquid Wormers

[LittleRibbie]

Speaking with someone recently and they suggested the liquid wormers that come in a bottle would be much more economical for me. Ive looked through several of my magazines and cant seem to find anything other than the paste/tubes, which is what I use now. Does anyone know where to buy it in liquid?

Also if I cant seem to find the liquid, I've been thinking about switching to a GENERIC 1.87% Ivermectin and the GENERIC Pyrantel. Its not a huge price difference but if I do the suggested 5 day double dose it will cut costs a little. My concern would be if there is something funky in either of them that perhaps could cause problems.

Funny, I always ask for generic meds when needed for myself but Im alittle leary with the pets.

Thanks for helping

heidi

 

[Jill]

Actually, I've done the math and it's cheaper and easier to use "Bimectin" an apple flavored ivermectin gel that horses LOVE and costs about $3 for a tube that does 1250 pounds of horse

I order it through Jeffers Equine, but I'm sure other supply houses carry it for a similar, very reasonable, price. I've been using generic Ivermectin for many years and this apple flavored version is what's happening. Plus, being a gel, even if they try to spit it out, they cannot. Most of them act like they are begging for cookies after they get some

It's the same concentration as the name brand, but much cheaper and more economical than even the liquid for cattle

 

[LittleRibbie]

Thank you Jill, I didnt even look in my Jeffers but will now. Thanks for taking the time to help...your the math wizz so know I know Im getting the best deal

Hey, arent you supposed to be packing for your Ritzy vaca?

 

[rabbitsfizz]

You wern't thinking of doing a five day Pyrantel, were you??

 

[LittleRibbie]

You wern't thinking of doing a five day Pyrantel, were you??

Hi Jane, no I was not but I will be more than happy to hear any suggestions you have.

My plan was to treat all now with either the generic ivermectin or Zimectrin Gold

Then in the Sept. treat all with double dose of Safe Guard Fenben ( im under the impression that this is very mild and its better to do it for 5 days as opposed to 1 big dosage in case of any blockage ) for 5 days.

Maybe you can help me...what worms does pyrantel treat that does not get treated with the ivermectin?

I have such a difficult time figuring this all out what kills what...what hatches in what mo.

Im hoping to do the fecals this week and maybe get a better idea of what needs to be done.

My goal is to get off the daily wormer which is what I have always done in the past with the addition of pyrantel about every couple mos.......and that may be the wrong thing too. I JUST DONT KNOW. I do need to talk it over w/my vet but of course when ever he's here I forget to ask!!

After rereading this post you must be thinking...her horses must be a mess..what the heck is she doing! Well they may or may not have any worms and most are still on the daily..no wormy looking belly...and Im a poop fanatic..never notice any worms but I just need to know if Im covering everything. Please fire away any suggestions,answers and help

Heidi

 

[Ellen]

No one would think that, because it can all be so confusing. Some vets will say the Ivermectin is more effective on minis then paste due to the fact that sometimes the medication is not evenly dispersed thru the tube.

However, last year the ivermectin liquid had no ivermectin in it, and the manufacturers did not conatact anyone until the liquid was backordered.

I switched back to the biomectin, pyrantel paste and panacure powerdoses, and zimmectrin gold. And everyone is looking great. We did contact OSU because we were so confused as to what to do. They gave us that regimen to follow, and advised NO daily feed Thru and NO Quest. Although two other vets said use Quest and use the feed thru, So I just figured OSU would have the best info. So when even the vets are conflicted, how are we to know? I go straight to the teaching clinics.

Hope this helps!

Ellen

 

[LittleRibbie]

Hi Ellen, I just PM'd you but your box is full I think. If you get a sec. I'd love to pick your brain about something. PM Me, Thanks