Paints-n-cows
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I am still trying to find where it specifies how many milligrams of Ivermectin in in each cc/ml of solution....since you cannot convert a liquid measurement (cc/ml) to a weight measurement (mg). Don't get the **** metric system confused.
All liquid forms of ivermectin list strength in mg/ml. In the paste, it is indicated by a percentage by weight of the total. Check the source itself for the exact amount of ivermectin per ml or per oz, as there are other forms of ivermectin than those listed.
The dosage of medication administered depends on the weight of the dog. If it's being used to treat heartworm, the dosage is much lower than if it's being used to treat parasitic infections. For use as a heartworm preventative, the dosage is .0015 to .003mg per pound, administered monthly. Many manufacturers of ivermectin for dogs offer a beef-flavored chew, to make it easier for dogs to swallow. To treat parasites, the dosage is .15mg per pound. For a dog weighing 30 lbs., for example, the dose would be 4.5mg. Depending on the severity of the infection, this may be repeated until the parasites are completely gone.
Read more: Ivermectin Dosing for Dogs | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6164425_i...l#ixzz1nA7SW4zz
Give correct dosing. Be sure to talk this over with your vet first because dosing amounts vary among dogs, but general dosing guidelines are as follows: 0.0015 to 0.003 milligrams per pound for heartworm prevention; 0.15 milligrams per pound two times (14 days apart) for skin parasites; and 0.1 milligrams per pound one time for gastrointestinal parasites
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For my cows, the recommended dosage is 1 cc/110 lbs of weight and that is how I calculate the dosage that I give my dogs.
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