Just found this info: Be aware . . . That Collies are susceptible to adverse reactions to the following medications: Imodium an anti-diarrheal medicine Ivermectin used for heartworm prevention and treatment Deramaxx a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine for pain Rimadyl a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine
Also care should be taken with Milbemax which is from the same family of drugs as Ivermectin. There is now a DNA test for Multidrug Sensitivity Will find link in for you tomorrow after I get back from Midland Counties
Hi Gem totally ambushing your thread here, not having a collie my reply is not relevant But after a walk in the park I have a totally new found respect and love for collies, saw a bluemerle and a bordercollie having a grand time in the park and they are incredible, so focused, agile, and quick! They really do run like the wind - couldn't help but laugh at Fern galloping after the bluemerle - he couldn't keep up with her, and her coat russled in the wind so beautiful. Wow!!!! Total respect to you all with Collies, they must take some exercising, but with such stunning personalities I'm not surprised you are captivated.
Lovely comments MC. Yes they run like the wind. Haven't seen any breed that can outrun Cassie yet. She gets so low to the ground. Can just imagine Fern trying to keep up. Have seen it for myself with other breeds of pups! Only problem is you can't catch them either. Thankfully as long as you have something to keep their attention i.e. ball, they are completely focussed on the task at hand.
Snorri-dog was given Rimadyl when he hurt a toe. There were no side-effects, but it made him feel that everything was OK, so he wouldn't stop jumping about (he tends to go everywhere by "pouncing" - no such thing as a quiet, well-ordered amble!). What he appeared to have done was one of his mid-air twists, not realizing that he had a claw caught in a loop of the carpet! Snorri
I think Rimadyl can have adverse reactions in any dogs, it is not a drug I would like my dogs on I have read too many bad incidents with dogs on this, so if ever I need a painkiller in the future I will ask for Metacam instead, a much safer drug and it acts in a totally different way according to my vet.
The different collie breeds have varying susceptibilty to Ivermectin. I've read that the Lassie-type collies are more susceptible, as are shelties. Where did the list come from ? Does it specify which collie breeds it refers to ? Stronghold, which is derived from Ivermectin seems to be OK in Border Collies - not sure how it affects other collie breeds though.
Sorry Roy but stronghold will have adverse effects on some Border Collies thats where the DNA testing comes in to see if they are susceptible. Thanks Dyane for the link, was way to tired to post when I got back the M6 north looked like a carpark. Edited to add it refers to Rough Collies Border Collies Shetland Sheepdogs Australian Shepherds and Smooth Collies
Great Post... I am rather concerned since ACC's vets regularly prescribes both Rimadyl and Stronghold for dogs in our care. We haven't noticed any adverse side effects, but I am worried that maybe we should have been warned...
Thanks - FWIW, my previous Border Collie was on Stronghold with no side-effects. Also, she had Doxorubicin and Vincristine as part of her chemotherapy. The side-effects were as expected for chemotherapy. Barney has also had Stronghold without side-effects. Would be interested in hearing of evidence where Border Collies have been affected - my vet doesn't think that there is a problem (according to the manufacturer's data), so evidence may encourage them to put some warnings in the package literature.
