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Is Ivermectin the right medicine for my dog's wound treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 1 year and 3 months old | 40 lbs

Docter is gave her treatment This medicine can be good for her pls tell

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 12th, 2019

Ivermectin is a dewormer/anti-parasiticide. It does nothing to treat wounds so I doubt your vet gave you this medication to treat this problem. The D'Mag spray can be used on wounds but it is contraindicated for use in deep wounds that may have entered the abdominal cavity.

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