Aussies are known to have dangerous reactions to certain drugs. This is referred to as MDR1 Sensitivity.
SICKNESS OR EVEN DEATH can be avoided if you stay away from the following drugs or have your dogs tested before using them! Please print the following list and have your vet add it to your dog's file. Ask your vet for alternative drugs.
COMMON HOUSEHOLD AND HORSE/RANCH DRUGS POISONOUS TO MINI AUSSIES:
IVERMECTIN - (antiparasitic agent)
LOPERAMIDE - (Imodium, over the counter human anti-diarrhea agent)
DOXORUBICIN - (anti-cancer agent)
VINCRISTINE - (anti-cancer agent)
VINBLASTINE - (anti-cancer agent)
CYCLOSPORIN - (immunosuppressive agent)
DIGOXIN - (heart medication)
ACEPROMAZINE - (tranquilizer)
BUTAPHONAL - (pain control)
POTENTIALLY PROBLEMATIC DRUGS
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Abamectin
Acepromazine
Actinomycin D
Aldosterone
Amitriptyline
Butorphanol
Cortisol
Cyclosporine
Dexamethasone
Digoxin
Diltiazem
Docetaxel
Domperidone
Doxorubicin
Doxycycline
Erythromycin
Etoposide
Itraconazole
Ivermectin (antiparasitic)
Ketoconazole
Levofloxacin
Loperamide (Immodium)
Methylprednisolone
Milbemycin (Trifexis)
Morphine
Moxidectin
Ondansetron
Paclitaxel
Selamectin
Sparfloxacin
Tacrolimus
Talinolol
Terfendadine
Tetracycline
Vecuronium
Verapamil
Vinblastine
Vincristine