Post by RealPitBull on Jan 16, 2009 7:18:30 GMT -5
Input, thoughts, experience?
We take in many many dogs who are HW+ and this is the only way we treat
> them- some clear in as little as 3 mo and some take up to a year but the
> dog never suffers with the treatment or never dies from it.
>
> Here is more info below but in a nutshell - we give Doxycyclene for 30
> days initially. Then we give oral dose of Ivermectin with prednisone if
> the dog is high HW+ in case of fluid buildup.
>
>
> Heartworms are parasites that are spread from infected dogs to other dogs
> via the bite of a mosquito. When a mosquito bites an infected dog the
> heartworm larvae (microfilare) are carried with the blood taken from the
> infected dog. When the mosquito feeds on another dog the microfiare are
> spread to the other dog. If allowed to go untreated an infestation of
> heartworms will grow and ultimately kill the infected dog. Death by
> heartworms and complications caused by heartworms is horrible.
> The traditional method of treating heartworms is with one or more highly
> painful injections of Immitacide (a derivative of the poison arsenic).
> The treated dog may suffer major organ damage from the poison and
> infections of pneumonia as a result of the adult heartworms dying and
> decomposing all at once within the dog's body.
>
> Fortunately, there is a less invasive and far safer method for treating
> heartworms that is being endorsed by a growing number of veterinarians.
> This method uses Ivermectin (also called Ivermec) given orally to the dog
> every two weeks. Ivermectin is the active ingredient of most of the
> heartworm preventatives. Using this method, the adult heartworms are
> prevented from multiplying (by killing the microfilare living in the dog's
> blood) and die off at a rate that most dogs can handle without suffering
> any side effects. In most cases the dog will be heartworm free within 12
> to 18 months.
>
> Ivermectin can be purchased from most feed stores and from pet and animal
> supply providers on the internet. It is sold as a wormer for cattle and
> swine in a 1% solution. You do not need a prescription when purchased for
> cattle and swine. The dosage is 1/10 cc. per 10 pounds of body weight.
> The Ivermectin is withdrawn from the bottle using a hypodermic syringe.
> The Ivermectin then can be put on a piece of bread with some peanut butter
> for flavor and given to the dog as a treat. It should be given on an
> empty stomach for best absorption by the body and never just put in the
> dog's food. The first dose should be a quarter dose then if no problems 2
> weeks latetr give a 1/2 dose and if no problems then 2 weeks later a 3/4
> dose and finally 2 weeks later give the full dose. Ex of a dose- if the
> dog weighs 50 lbs, a dose is 1/10 cc per 10 lbs of body weight so 5/10ths
> of a cc.
>
> There are added benefits of using Ivermectin for treatment or prevention
> of heartworms. The regular use of Ivermectin will help prevent hook,
> round, and whip worms, mange mites, and ear mites. It has also been
> observed that there is a reduction of flea infestation after the
> Ivermectin has built up in the dog's system.
>
> Some vets are against the Ivermectin treatment and prefer the Immitacide
> treatment - many vets do. However we do not. We use this "gentle" way to
> do everything we can to keep from killing the dog. When he gets his first
> dose of Ivermectin he will not get a full dose. Dr. Ross Hendry, DVM, has
> treated over 700 dogs with this procedure. We have treated several
> adult dogs with the prognosis of heavy heartworms and none died. The
> microfilaria are killed normally within the first 4 hours of the first
> dose of Ivermectin. In heavt HW infestations, we use extra care and give
> the steroid because of any fluid around the heart. Many and I do mean
> many vets will put dogs on a Heartgard monthly to keep the dog from
> getting other heartworms and to keep the blood clean. However, that
> method of way to long and too much time is allowed to the adults for
> damage. Normally, with the Ivermectin use, a dog tests negative for hw's
> within a year. The other method is an arsenic derivative that can and
> does affect the heart, liver, and kidneys - hence that is why vets run
> blood work to determine if there is any damage already to the dog's
> organs.
>
>
>
> "Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 20,
> January 7-11, 2006, Orlando, Florida, Small Animal Edition" it is written
> "it is now proven that Ivermectin (and possibly selamectin) has
> adulticidal efficacy that can approach 100% with prolonged, continuous
> administration.
>
> Immiticide IS painful and can affect the heart, liver and kidneys. When
> there is a procedure that does work and will not risk the life of an
> animal, a human, children, then I would hope you would properly do your
> research. It isn't the point that Immiticide causes pain - you need to sit
> with one of these poor animals and walk them for the 4 to 6 weeks of
> "bedrest" they should have during "recovery." We can refer adopters to
> veterinarians that KNOW the Ivermectin method works and KNOW it is not as
> dangerous to the dog. These vets are much more intune to the wellbeing of
> the animal and many of them don't worry about the God Almighty dollar that
> is charged for the other treatment.
>
>
> Recent research has led to the discovery of a parasite called
> Wolbachia that lives symbiotically inside heartworms. Studies
> indicate that this parasite contributes to the adverse effects of
> both heartworm infection and heartworm treatment, including
> inflammation, embolism and allergic reaction. Treatment with
> doxycycline for 30 days to kill the Wolbachia parasite weakens the
> heartworms and makes them unable to reproduce, and greatly reduces
> the chance of adverse reaction during heartworm treatment.
> Any dog that currently has heartworms should be treated with
> doxycycline for 30 days. If the dog will be treated with Immiticide
> (fast-kill method), it is best to treat with doxycycline prior to
> beginning Immiticide treatment, as this should make the treatment
> much safer, by greatly reducing the potential for embolism and
> allergic reaction to the death of the worms. If anyone has dogs
> currently undergoing treatment with Immiticide, I would still give
> doxycycline, as even concurrent treatment may have some benefit.
>
> Doxycycline should also be given to dogs that are being treated
> with monthly Heartgard (slow kill method) or any type of alternative
> heartworm treatment method, as it will weaken the heartworms,
> prevent them from reproducing, and reduce the chance of adverse effects
> caused by the heartworm infection itself, and by the worms dying.
>
> It appears unlikely that the Wolbachia parasite persists in the
> body after the heartworms have been cleared, though we do not know for
> certain at this time. To be safe, it may be best to treat any dogs
> that have completed heartworm treatment in the past with
> doxycycline for 30 days, to clear any possible remaining Wolbachia.
>
>
> www.revivalanimal.com
Doxycyclene www.revivalanimal.com/store/p/2448-Bird-Biotic.aspx
>
>
> www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_18%2D500_A_name_E_Ivomec+1%25
> this is it even though it says for cattle and swine.
>
> Just need 1 of these
> www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_71%2D642_A_name_E_MonoJect+Syringes+with+Needles
>
> Let me know if you have questions.
>
> Lenore
We take in many many dogs who are HW+ and this is the only way we treat
> them- some clear in as little as 3 mo and some take up to a year but the
> dog never suffers with the treatment or never dies from it.
>
> Here is more info below but in a nutshell - we give Doxycyclene for 30
> days initially. Then we give oral dose of Ivermectin with prednisone if
> the dog is high HW+ in case of fluid buildup.
>
>
> Heartworms are parasites that are spread from infected dogs to other dogs
> via the bite of a mosquito. When a mosquito bites an infected dog the
> heartworm larvae (microfilare) are carried with the blood taken from the
> infected dog. When the mosquito feeds on another dog the microfiare are
> spread to the other dog. If allowed to go untreated an infestation of
> heartworms will grow and ultimately kill the infected dog. Death by
> heartworms and complications caused by heartworms is horrible.
> The traditional method of treating heartworms is with one or more highly
> painful injections of Immitacide (a derivative of the poison arsenic).
> The treated dog may suffer major organ damage from the poison and
> infections of pneumonia as a result of the adult heartworms dying and
> decomposing all at once within the dog's body.
>
> Fortunately, there is a less invasive and far safer method for treating
> heartworms that is being endorsed by a growing number of veterinarians.
> This method uses Ivermectin (also called Ivermec) given orally to the dog
> every two weeks. Ivermectin is the active ingredient of most of the
> heartworm preventatives. Using this method, the adult heartworms are
> prevented from multiplying (by killing the microfilare living in the dog's
> blood) and die off at a rate that most dogs can handle without suffering
> any side effects. In most cases the dog will be heartworm free within 12
> to 18 months.
>
> Ivermectin can be purchased from most feed stores and from pet and animal
> supply providers on the internet. It is sold as a wormer for cattle and
> swine in a 1% solution. You do not need a prescription when purchased for
> cattle and swine. The dosage is 1/10 cc. per 10 pounds of body weight.
> The Ivermectin is withdrawn from the bottle using a hypodermic syringe.
> The Ivermectin then can be put on a piece of bread with some peanut butter
> for flavor and given to the dog as a treat. It should be given on an
> empty stomach for best absorption by the body and never just put in the
> dog's food. The first dose should be a quarter dose then if no problems 2
> weeks latetr give a 1/2 dose and if no problems then 2 weeks later a 3/4
> dose and finally 2 weeks later give the full dose. Ex of a dose- if the
> dog weighs 50 lbs, a dose is 1/10 cc per 10 lbs of body weight so 5/10ths
> of a cc.
>
> There are added benefits of using Ivermectin for treatment or prevention
> of heartworms. The regular use of Ivermectin will help prevent hook,
> round, and whip worms, mange mites, and ear mites. It has also been
> observed that there is a reduction of flea infestation after the
> Ivermectin has built up in the dog's system.
>
> Some vets are against the Ivermectin treatment and prefer the Immitacide
> treatment - many vets do. However we do not. We use this "gentle" way to
> do everything we can to keep from killing the dog. When he gets his first
> dose of Ivermectin he will not get a full dose. Dr. Ross Hendry, DVM, has
> treated over 700 dogs with this procedure. We have treated several
> adult dogs with the prognosis of heavy heartworms and none died. The
> microfilaria are killed normally within the first 4 hours of the first
> dose of Ivermectin. In heavt HW infestations, we use extra care and give
> the steroid because of any fluid around the heart. Many and I do mean
> many vets will put dogs on a Heartgard monthly to keep the dog from
> getting other heartworms and to keep the blood clean. However, that
> method of way to long and too much time is allowed to the adults for
> damage. Normally, with the Ivermectin use, a dog tests negative for hw's
> within a year. The other method is an arsenic derivative that can and
> does affect the heart, liver, and kidneys - hence that is why vets run
> blood work to determine if there is any damage already to the dog's
> organs.
>
>
>
> "Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 20,
> January 7-11, 2006, Orlando, Florida, Small Animal Edition" it is written
> "it is now proven that Ivermectin (and possibly selamectin) has
> adulticidal efficacy that can approach 100% with prolonged, continuous
> administration.
>
> Immiticide IS painful and can affect the heart, liver and kidneys. When
> there is a procedure that does work and will not risk the life of an
> animal, a human, children, then I would hope you would properly do your
> research. It isn't the point that Immiticide causes pain - you need to sit
> with one of these poor animals and walk them for the 4 to 6 weeks of
> "bedrest" they should have during "recovery." We can refer adopters to
> veterinarians that KNOW the Ivermectin method works and KNOW it is not as
> dangerous to the dog. These vets are much more intune to the wellbeing of
> the animal and many of them don't worry about the God Almighty dollar that
> is charged for the other treatment.
>
>
> Recent research has led to the discovery of a parasite called
> Wolbachia that lives symbiotically inside heartworms. Studies
> indicate that this parasite contributes to the adverse effects of
> both heartworm infection and heartworm treatment, including
> inflammation, embolism and allergic reaction. Treatment with
> doxycycline for 30 days to kill the Wolbachia parasite weakens the
> heartworms and makes them unable to reproduce, and greatly reduces
> the chance of adverse reaction during heartworm treatment.
> Any dog that currently has heartworms should be treated with
> doxycycline for 30 days. If the dog will be treated with Immiticide
> (fast-kill method), it is best to treat with doxycycline prior to
> beginning Immiticide treatment, as this should make the treatment
> much safer, by greatly reducing the potential for embolism and
> allergic reaction to the death of the worms. If anyone has dogs
> currently undergoing treatment with Immiticide, I would still give
> doxycycline, as even concurrent treatment may have some benefit.
>
> Doxycycline should also be given to dogs that are being treated
> with monthly Heartgard (slow kill method) or any type of alternative
> heartworm treatment method, as it will weaken the heartworms,
> prevent them from reproducing, and reduce the chance of adverse effects
> caused by the heartworm infection itself, and by the worms dying.
>
> It appears unlikely that the Wolbachia parasite persists in the
> body after the heartworms have been cleared, though we do not know for
> certain at this time. To be safe, it may be best to treat any dogs
> that have completed heartworm treatment in the past with
> doxycycline for 30 days, to clear any possible remaining Wolbachia.
>
>
> www.revivalanimal.com
Doxycyclene www.revivalanimal.com/store/p/2448-Bird-Biotic.aspx
>
>
> www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_18%2D500_A_name_E_Ivomec+1%25
> this is it even though it says for cattle and swine.
>
> Just need 1 of these
> www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_71%2D642_A_name_E_MonoJect+Syringes+with+Needles
>
> Let me know if you have questions.
>
> Lenore