Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Itraconazole is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q24h in ferrets, per Vella D. Cryptococcosis. In: Mayer J, Donnelly TM, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:439. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.934 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Ferrets). Itraconazole is used in ferrets for Cryptococcosis. Routes documented in ferrets: PO. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Itraconazole in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h | Cryptococcosis | Weak | Vella D. Cryptococcosis. In: Mayer J, Donnelly TM, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:439. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.934 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Ferrets).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.168 | dermatophytosis: 15 mg/kg p.o. q24h |
| 1.5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 11.2 | 1.5 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 11.2 | 10 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 10–20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed |
Typical range: 0.6–2 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.
Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Itraconazole dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Itraconazole in ferrets: PO.
Itraconazole is indicated in ferrets for: Cryptococcosis.
These are general warnings for Itraconazole across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Why a species-specific page? Itraconazole 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.
| 10-20 mg/kg PO q24h 25-33 mg/kg PO q24h,125 |
| 25–33 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 11.2 | 10-20 mg/kg PO q24h 25-33 mg/kg PO q24h,125 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.