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Old 02-17-2009, 04:00 PM
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Has anyone ever used 5% sevin dust to treat mites? And should I cut Miles' hair first he is a long haired pig.?
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Old 02-17-2009, 08:01 PM
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I would not use anything unless it is prescribed by a vet. Definately not sevin
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No, you should NOT use Sevin dust on a pig for anything. It is poisonous, as was told to you in your other thread. It is poisonous to everything, including people.
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The ivermectin you were recommendin what form do I need to get oral or how does it come? Again thanks for the advice! We(miles and Me) really appreciate it.
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It can be dosed orally or topically.

http://www.guinealynx.info/mites.html
http://www.guinealynx.info/ivermectin.html
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Ivermec we used on the fur not sure what the dose is you would need to find out.
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