Intravenous Lipid Therapy in the Management of Ivermectin Toxicity in a Cat

A 6-month-old female domestic short-haired kitten weighing about 1 kg was presented to Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal with ataxia and lateral recumbency for 10 hours following accidental ingestion of a 10 mg over-the-counter ivermectin tablet. Mydriasis, absence of menace response, sluggish pupillary reflexes, tachycardia and dyspnoea were noticed. Ivermectin toxicity was diagnosed based on history and clinical findings. Treatment involved intravenous administration of lipid with normal saline. Significant clinical improvement was noted within 24 hours and by the third day, the kitten showed complete recovery.