Just wondering if the topical cydectin given orally to goats is safe for a PG doe? My vet said it should be but I was hoping someone on here knows for sure. Thanks!
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Good information all the way around. Thank you all for the help.
Deb: I have heard not to use cydectin until others quit working so I was surprised the vet wanted to use it in the first place since others still work. I think I need to have a talk with this new vet.
Purple and stinky is the pour-on. The stinky part is the big reason you don't want to give it orally. It is not meant to be ingested. The sheep drench does is clear and odorless. They put purple dye in the pour-on so you can look into your herd of cattle and know which ones have been dewormed because it leaves a stain on their back for a few days.
Yes, you can use ivomec for pregnant does. In fact, you really should not use cydectin unless you already have an ivomec resistance problem. Cydectin (moxidectin) is the big guns that should not be brought out until the other stuff doesn't work.
Well that is not good. Why on earth did my vet give it to me??? Darn new vets!!!! I am pretty sure he said it was the pour on type. It is purple and almost smells like gasoline.
So, is Ivermec safe for PG does?
You should never give the Cydectin pour-on orally to ANY goat. There is a sheep drench that can be safely used orally in goats, pregnant or open.