Ivermectin for Ferret
Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Ivermectin is used in ferret for Ear mites / sarcoptic mites. Routes documented in ferret: SC. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in ferret, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.4 mg/kg | Repeat at 14d | Ear mites / sarcoptic mites | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (ferret dosing guide); Carpenter 6e |
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Mechanism of action
Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
Side effects & warnings
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 ferret may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with ferret dosing
Ivermectin dosing in other species
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 ferret — 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.