Sorry about your pups Raider54,
I have seen here on this board about using ivomec for intestinal worms.
There are too many other wormers that work better for intestinal worms that are mild...
I dont know of any that work any better but with Ivomec you also have a Heartworm prevenative! I have been useing Ivomec for 25 years and have never had a problem until now but I changed my regiment this time and it turned out to be a big mistake. You are right it is harsh when it isnt used correctly.