Ivermectin is most commonly used as a heartworm preventive in dogs and cats. Learn more about ivermectin uses and dosage with VCA.
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Ivermectin is most commonly used as a heartworm preventive in dogs and cats. It also used 'off label' or 'extra-label' for treating a variety of internal and external parasites.
For example, in dogs, ivermectin may be used in the treatment of mites (demodectic mange, scabies, and ear mites), intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms), and capillaria. In cats, ivermectin may be used to treat ear mites and cat scabies.
The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals.