Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Gentamicin is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q12-24h in ferrets, per Brown SA. Clinical techniques in the ferret. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1997;6:75-85. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.932 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) PMID: 41235870. Gentamicin is used in ferrets for Bacterial infection (general). Routes documented in ferrets: SC, IM, IV. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gentamicin in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM, IV | 2–5 mg/kg | q12-24h | Bacterial infection (general) | Moderate | Brown SA. Clinical techniques in the ferret. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1997;6:75-85. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.932 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) PMID: 41235870 |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent killing with post-antibiotic effect.
Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gentamicin dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: SC, IM, IV 2–5 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gentamicin in ferrets: SC, IM, IV.
Gentamicin is indicated in ferrets for: Bacterial infection (general).
These are general warnings for Gentamicin across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin 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.