When I trap a feral for TNR, if they have earmites, they get Acarexx,
(.01% Ivermectin) in the ear canal. I've had occasion to re-trap two
cats that this was done with, at least a month later, with no signs of
re-infestation. My mom's cat had a nasty case of earmites and we used
the Acarexx on him, again, he didn't have to be re-dosed. I realize
that the second dose is for the eggs, but in at least these three
instances, one dose seems to have been enough. With ferals that's so
very important. Once again, thanks for the specifics. I always feel
better giving my charges something that has been proven to be safe and
effective.
Nina
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Ivermectin can be bought without a prescription at farm supply
stores. It's sold as a cattle and pig wormer. I've been using the 1%
solution made by Merck. The package says "ivomec injection". It
comes in a 50ml bottle - so at .1 ml per adult, it'll last for about
500 doses.
One of the things I like most about ivermectin is that you only have
to use it once every 2 weeks - rather than every day for x# weeks.
