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Did you know that toxicity can occur in dogs that ingest manure from recently dewormed livestock?!?

Some dogs also have drug sensitivities. Ivermectin is a common dewormer that some dogs have drug sensitivity to. Toxicity symptoms can be delayed up to 24 hours after exposure. It effects their central nervous system, along with neurological symptoms.

Watch for: lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, excessive salivation, muscle twitches, trouble breathing, uncoordinated movement, unusual vocalization, dilated pupils, tremors, seizures, coma.

Do not delay veterinarian care if you suspect deworming toxicity! You can also have deworming toxicity if you calculate your own dogs dewormer dose wrong!

Did you know we cover this in our Canine Emergency First Aid class❗️

Thanks to head office Canine Health Canada for another great post.