My pig needs ivermectin. Can I give it orally instead of a shot?

The best thing to use for lice in pigs in ivermectin. Make sure you are using the correct concentration (typically 1% works best) and dose for Penelope's weight. It can be mixed in with the food or squirted into her mouth. It must be given in two doses two weeks apart. Ivermectin can also be given injectably.

You should only give your pigs antibiotics for a medical reason diagnosed by a vet. Then the length and frequency of dosing will be determined by the severity and type of condition. Usually it involves a daily injection for 5 days up to 2 weeks. Unfortunately I cannot legally give you specific information about prescription drugs, but your vet will be able to advise you. There are various antibiotics and antinflammatories of use in swine.

You can buy some ivermectin at a farm shop and give her an injection with ivermectin. You can also get some diatomacious earth at a garden center and dust your pig with it. This will clog the tracheae (lungs) of the lice and kill them . Make sure you also meticulously clean her bedding and stable and put some diatomacious earth there as well.

Hello. We do need to know if Jack has mange & what kind of mange it is. Is it sarcoptic or demodex mange? Once you know this, then the injectable ivermectin can be administered orally for treatment. Please work with your veterinarian to make sure you are treating the right condition with the right medication. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The best way to treat lice in pigs is with Ivermectin. It is the safest and most reliable drug. I suggest you contact your local vet to get this medication and to get dosing information. Other possible medications that would work: diazinon, lindane or deltamethrin. These medications are harder to find and are considered not as safe. All these medications are ineffective against lice eggs so it is necessary to treat the animals and the environment multiple times.

Ideally, you should confirm the infection with your farm veterinarian. Topical treatment may be more effective than systemic treatment. Additionally, confirm the antibiotic is appropriate as inappropriate antibiotic use may lead to resistant bacteria or can delay diagnosis. Given the size of the pig, consider a 16ga or 18ga needle. Be sure the injection site is clean and dry to prevent injection site reactions or infection. Confirm any dose with your veterinarian prior to administration. If the pig is to be processed, be sure to adhere to withdrawal times before slaughter.

In order to accurately give her the medication, you will need to know her weight, or you could accidentally give Penelope too much or too little medication. I would see if you have a friend who has a scale you can borrow. You can weigh yourself holding her, then weigh yourself alone, and subtract the difference to get her weight.