PSA: Ivermectin Toxicity in Dogs

Herding dogs, such as Australian Shepherds, frequently are highly sensitive to Ivermectin.

Most of us who have horses have Ivermectin in our barns. It’s probably the most common de-wormer out there. But did you know that Ivermectin can be toxic to dogs?

I never knew this, but it’s something we should all be aware of, especially because many people use Ivermectin to treat heart worm and mange in dogs and might not think twice if Rover laps up some of it next time you worm your horses.

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