Some of the other topical flea and heartworm control
avermectin products will probably also prevent sarcoptic mange — but they are not currently approved for that use in the United States.
Failure to control internal parasites can result in a decrease in feed intake and general immunosuppression leading to increased sickness during the feeding period.1, 2 The injectable
avermectin products, such as doramectin, provide superior efficacy at controlling internal parasites, while pour - on products provide the best control for external parasites.
Not exact matches
Perhaps the biggest contribution of the discovery of
avermectins in veterinary medicine is the prevention of heartworm disease, which is nearly 100 % preventable with monthly micro-doses of these compounds available in any number of commercial
products.