Fenbendazole for Gerbils
Pocket Pet · Meriones unguiculatus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Fenbendazole is dosed at 12 mg/kg PO once in gerbils, per MSD (Merck) Veterinary Manual. Gerbils. In: Exotic and Laboratory Animals: Rodents. Merck & Co., Inc. https://www.msdvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/gerbils (accessed 2026-07-05). URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/gerbils. Fenbendazole is used in gerbils for Parasitic infestations — pinworms. Routes documented in gerbils: PO. A typical adult gerbil weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fenbendazole in gerbils, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Panacur
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 12 mg/kg | once | Parasitic infestations — pinworms | Weak | MSD (Merck) Veterinary Manual. Gerbils. In: Exotic and Laboratory Animals: Rodents. Merck & Co., Inc. https://www.msdvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/gerbils (accessed 2026-07-05). URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/gerbils |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your gerbil's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasites. Disrupts energy metabolism and cell division.
Side effects & warnings
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 gerbils may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Fenbendazole for Gerbils?
Fenbendazole dose range in gerbils, with cited source references: PO 12 mg/kg once.
How is Fenbendazole administered in Gerbils?
Documented routes for Fenbendazole in gerbils: PO.
What conditions does Fenbendazole treat in Gerbils?
Fenbendazole is indicated in gerbils for: Parasitic infestations — pinworms.
What are the side effects of Fenbendazole in Gerbils?
These are general warnings for Fenbendazole across species; consult the gerbil 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.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with gerbil dosing
Fenbendazole dosing in other species
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 gerbils — 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.