DRUGS not to be used on AKITAS :

Trimethoprim sulfas - often prescribed for urinary infections, etc.
Ormetoprim sulfa - often prescribed for the control of coccidiosis
Milbemycin oxime - found in some heartworm/hookworm/roundworm/whipworm preventatives
Lufenuron - found in some flea control products
Nitrofurans - often prescribed for the control of coccidiosis
Butazolidin - contains phenylbutazone; often prescribed for pain
Diethylcarbamazine oxybendazole - found in prescribed drugs for the control of heartworm, i.e., Filarabits PLUS
Carboprofen - an NSAIDS anti-inflamatory
Ivermectin - often prescribed for heartworm prevention and/or the treatment of scabies (mange)
Selamectin - used as a topical parasiticide for the control of flea, heartworm and other parasites
Phenobarbital - prescribed primarily to control epileptic seizures, used occasionally as a sedative
Primidone - used as an anti-convulsant primarily for epilepsy

note: product descriptions and frequent prescribed use info added by Judy King

You're welcome to copy and utilize this drug "hit list", in hopes that this information will serve to further educate Akita owners.We request you credit Akita Welfare League, Inc., and refer readers to the article on page http://www.natural-akita.com/JPTeez/html/reactions.html.

Akitas are not the only breed exhibiting adverse reactions to vaccinations utilizing old vaccine protocols. We encourage all dog owners to investigate the new limited vaccine protocols or the alternative; homeopathic nosodes. For more info on alternative immunizations CLICK HERE