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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.934 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.934 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.