Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.4 mg/kg SC Repeat at 14d in ferrets, per Hillyer EV, Brown SA. Ferrets. In: Birchard SJ, Sherding RG, eds. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1994:1317-1344. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.937 (2026-08-01).. Ivermectin is used in ferrets for Ear mites / sarcoptic mites. Routes documented in ferrets: SC. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard
Contraindicated in Tortoise / Turtle
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.4 mg/kg | Repeat at 14d | Ear mites / sarcoptic mites | Moderate | Hillyer EV, Brown SA. Ferrets. In: Birchard SJ, Sherding RG, eds. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1994:1317-1344. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.937 (2026-08-01). |
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Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ivermectin dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: SC 0.4 mg/kg Repeat at 14d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ivermectin in ferrets: SC.
Ivermectin is indicated in ferrets for: Ear mites / sarcoptic mites.
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Why a species-specific page? Ivermectin 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.