Identification

• Phoenectin is a brand name drug manufactured by Teva Animal Health. The active ingredient in Phoenectin is a chemical called ivermectin.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Phoenectin is indicated and approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in horses, cattle and swine only. The active ingredient in this drug, ivermectin, is available in other formulations to treat dogs.
  
  

Significance

• Ivermectin is used off-label to treat sarcoptic and demodectic mange in dogs. This chemical eliminates the parasites that cause these diseases.
  
  

Formulations

• Ivermectin is available only through a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. It may be administered orally or injected directly into the skin.
  
  

Warning

• While ivermectin is used in the treatment of mange, the brand name drug Phoenectin should not be used on dogs or cats. Collies, shelties and other herding dogs have a higher sensitivity to ivermectin, and should not be exposed to this drug unless recommended by an animal health professional.