Taking ivermectin inappropriately — including using the animal form in humans — can be dangerous or deadly
After its discovery in 1975, its first uses were in veterinary medicine to prevent and treat heartworm and acariasis
Video of the Day Ivermectin paralyzes and kills certain parasites by causing neurological damage
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“These worms are parasites to their host, meaning that they live in the dog
Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication used to treat parasitic diseases