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Can Pyrantel Pamoate or Ivomec be used for either coccidia

 
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Can Pyrantel Pamoate or Ivomec be used for either coccidia or giardia in dogs?

 

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Type of Animal: American Eskimos & Australian Shepherds
Gender: Both
Age: All Ages

Submitted: 768 days and 5 hours ago.
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Expert:  Drew replied 768 days and 5 hours ago.

Hi, thanks for your question! Unfortunately, neither of those parasites can be treated using pyrantel pamoate or ivomec. Coccidia must be treated with Sulfadimethoxine or an equivalent, and Giardia must be treated with fenbendazole or sometimes metronidazole.

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