Re: Nina, ivermectin 4 earmites

[Wheezercat42]

Thanks for the info - that's going in my file.  I'm going to try the olive oil instead of mineral oil in my topical guys - you're right - might as well be as safe as possible.    In a message dated 6/14/2005 2:01:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kathy, I just heard from my internist's office about dilution ratios for Ivermectin (for use in ear canal for earmites).  She actually suggests diluting it even further, 1 part 1% Ivermectin to 99 parts dilution substance.  She suggested using olive oil rather than mineral oil.  Apparently there is something contained in mineral oil that is "ototoxic" to cats, (toxic to the ears).  It must not be a very great danger, since you've been doing this with success for so long, but might as well be as safe as possible. Thanks for all your help, Nina