Ivermectin toxicosis in a kitten.
A 4-month-old female kitten developed generalized ataxia, mild tremors, weakness, incoordination, and miosis after receiving an injection of ivermectin (0.3 mg/kg of body weight, SC) for treatment of ear mite infestation. The kitten became comatose within 12 hours, and despite supportive treatment, died 7 days after administration of ivermectin. Caution should be exercised when this drug is administered parenterally to kittens.
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge 70803-8410.
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D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002415:Cats; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000662:veterinary; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D007559:Ivermectin