Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in Pet Rats
Pocket Pet · Rattus norvegicus var. domestica · typical adult weight 0.25–0.70 kg
3 cited drugs treat Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in pet rats: Enilconazole, Itraconazole, Terbinafine.
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 pet rats — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Enilconazole(Imaverol, Clinafarm)
Dermatologic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical | 0.2 % enilconazole solution (topical) | q3-4d | No duration or course length is printed. The adjacent row of the same agent gives the dip form and its recipe: 'Dip in a 0.2% solution (1:50 dilution of 10% concentrate) q7d'. | Dermatophytosis | Moderate | Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.771 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Itraconazole(Sporanox, Itrafungol)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Systemic and dermatophyte mycoses | Moderate | Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. | Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. 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.772 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Terbinafine(Lamisil)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–30 mg/kg | q24h x 4-6 wk | Dermatophytosis / antifungal | Moderate | Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. 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.774 (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.