Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in Chinchillas

Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg

2 cited drugs treat Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in chinchillas: Itraconazole, Lufenuron.

Superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, and sometimes claws, caused by Microsporum and Trichophyton spp. Zoonotic; topical and systemic antifungals used concurrently in significant cases.

The overview above describes Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to chinchillas — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.

Itraconazole(Sporanox, Itrafungol)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	5–10 mg/kg	q24h x 4-6 weeks	Dermatophytosis (systemic)	Moderate	ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide); Carpenter 6e

Full Itraconazole dosing in Chinchillas →Calculate for this chinchilla →

Lufenuron(Program)

Antiparasitic

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	30 mg/kg	Once	Dermatophytosis (adjunct)	Weak	ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide)

Full Lufenuron dosing in Chinchillas →Calculate for this chinchilla →

All drugs cited for Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) →All drugs for Chinchillas →

Other conditions in Chinchillas

Endoparasites Giardiasis Pain Management

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