Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Fenbendazole is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q24h x 5d in ferrets, per Morrisey JK. Ectoparasites of ferrets and rabbits. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1998:844-845. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.936 (2026-08-01).. Fenbendazole is used in ferrets for Internal nematodes / Giardia. Routes documented in ferrets: PO. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fenbendazole in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Panacur
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | q24h x 5d | Internal nematodes / Giardia | Moderate | Morrisey JK. Ectoparasites of ferrets and rabbits. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1998:844-845. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.936 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasites. Disrupts energy metabolism and cell division.
Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fenbendazole dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg q24h x 5d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fenbendazole in ferrets: PO.
Fenbendazole is indicated in ferrets for: Internal nematodes / Giardia.
These are general warnings for Fenbendazole across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Why a species-specific page? Fenbendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ferrets — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.