Anaerobic Infections in Ferrets
Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
2 cited drugs treat Anaerobic Infections in ferrets: Clindamycin, Metronidazole.
Bacterial infections caused by anaerobic organisms — common in dental, deep tissue, intra-abdominal, and necrotic wound contexts across veterinary species. Drug selection turns on penetration to anaerobic niches and species-specific GI safety (e.g. avoiding oral β-lactams in rabbits).
The overview above describes Anaerobic Infections across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to ferrets — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Clindamycin(Antirobe, Cleocin)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5.5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Anaerobic infections; bone and dental disease | Weak | Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.932 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Metronidazole(Flagyl)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–20 mg/kg | q12h | Anaerobic infections; Helicobacter (combination therapy) | Moderate | Brown SA. Ferrets. In: Jenkins JR, Brown SA, eds. A Practitioner's Guide to Rabbits and Ferrets; American Animal Hospital Association, Lakewood, CO; 1993:43-111. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.932 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice. Verify against current literature before clinical use.