My pig needs ivermectin. Can I give it orally instead of a shot?

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Can ivermectin be given orally? I Tryed to give her a shot but I couldn't hold her and give her a shot by myself. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 13 days old | 100 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Ivermectin in pigs can only be given by subcutaneous injection at the neck, so no you cannot give it to Penelope orally. I would have a friend come over to help hold her so you can give her the shot.

My pig needs ivermectin. Can I give it orally instead of a shot?

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