Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with ivermectin poisoning recovers after intensive care
By Hopkins, K D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Blue Ridge Animal Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ivermectin toxicosis in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Doberman Pinscher was brought to the vet after accidentally eating a horse dewormer that contained a high dose of ivermectin. The dog showed serious symptoms, including low body temperature, dehydration, unresponsive pupils, and muscle twitching, and he did not react to any outside stimuli. After receiving fluids and medications like dexamethasone and dimethyl sulfoxide for twelve days, he made a full recovery and returned to normal. Ivermectin poisoning can affect various dog breeds, and with proper care, dogs can recover from severe cases.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old male Doberman Pinscher was examined after ingesting an equine paste dewormer containing approximately 115 mg of ivermectin. Clinical signs consisted of profound hypothermia, mild dehydration, dilated unresponsive pupils, localized muscle group fasciculations around the face and hind limbs, and no response to any external stimuli. Twelve days after parenteral administration of isotonic fluids and IV administration of dexamethasone and dimethyl sulfoxide, the dog returned to a clinically normal neurologic state. Ivermectin toxicosis has been reported frequently in Collies; however, other breeds may have idiosyncratic reactions to low doses. Patients with severe toxicosis should eventually recover completely if given appropriate intensive care.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2370228/