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.
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge 70803-8410.
Merchant
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Neer
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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