Guinea Lynx' ORAL IVERMECTIN TREATMENT FOR GUINEA PIGS @ 0.2mg/kg
Ivermectin can be used orally to kill mange mites. Ivermectin is safe for pregnant sows. The young are best treated after they reach 12 ounces (340 grams) in weight. Treatment must be repeated at least once, 7 to 10 days later to kill the emerging mites (ivermectin does not kill the eggs). For complete directions, read https://www.guinealynx.info/ivermectin.html. The weight and dose chart below can be used for solutions of 1mg/cc.
Remember, the safest way to treat your guinea pigs for mites is to see a vet -- overdoses can kill.
Ivomec Injection Solution. Ivomec Injection (10 mg/ml) can be diluted with 9 parts propylene glycol or with a vegetable oil like canola. Thoroughly mix 1 ml of injectable ivermectin with 9 ml propylene glycol or vegetable oil. Guinea pig owners report propylene glycol mixes best. This mix will treat 50 kilos (110 pounds) of guinea pigs.
1.0cc Ivomec Injection + 9.0cc propylene glycol YIELDS 1mg/ml Ivermectin Solution
250 pound dose + 22.0cc propylene glycol YIELDS approx 1mg/ml Ivermectin Solution
The dose is administered orally (by mouth) using a small 1 cc needleless syringe. Shake immediately before drawing the dose to ensure the ivermectin is mixed well. The dose will be a small amount, perhaps a few drops. Repeat at least once, 7 to 10 days later. Formula: weight in kilos X 0.2mg/kg = DOSE in mg. Solution has 1mg/cc so if your dose is 0.2mg, use 0.2cc. If use water to dilute the dose, discard after using and mix a fresh batch for subsequent treatments
DRAW ONLY ONE DOSE AT A TIME TO AVOID A DEADLY OVERDOSE.
WEIGHT OF GUINEA PIG | ORAL DOSE in cc's (1 cc = 1 ml) 1mg/cc Diluted Ivermectin |
Kilos | Grams | Approx oz | Approx lbs & oz |
0.340 kg | 340 grams | 12 oz | 0 lb - 12 oz | 0.07 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
0.4 kg | 400 grams | 14 oz | 0 lb - 14 oz | 0.08 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
0.5 kg | 500 grams | 17.6 oz | 1 lb - 1.6 oz | 0.10 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
0.6 kg | 600 grams | 21 oz | 1 lb - 5 oz | 0.12 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
0.7 kg | 700 grams | 24.6 oz | 1 lb - 8.6 oz | 0.14 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
0.8 kg | 800 grams | 28.2 oz | 1 lb - 12.2 oz | 0.16 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
0.9 kg | 900 grams | 31.7 oz | 1 lb - 15.7 oz | 0.18 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
1.0 kg | 1000 grams | 35.2 oz | 2 lb - 3.2 oz | 0.20 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
1.1 kg | 1100 grams | 38.7 oz | 2 lb - 6.7 oz | 0.22 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
1.2 kg | 1200 grams | 42.3 oz | 2 lb - 10.3 oz | 0.24 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
1.3 kg | 1300 grams | 45.8 oz | 2 lb - 13.8 oz | 0.26 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
1.4 kg | 1400 grams | 49.3 oz | 3 lb - 1.3 oz | 0.28 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
1.5 kg | 1500 grams | 52.8 oz | 3 lb - 4.8 oz | 0.30 cc Diluted Ivermectin |
Store ivermectin at room temperature away from light.
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