Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2–0.4 mg/kg PO, SC q7-14d in mice, per 130. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.777 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ivermectin is used in mice for Ectoparasites (mites, lice); Demodex. Routes documented in mice: PO, SC. A typical adult mouse weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in mice, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC | 0.2–0.4 mg/kg | q7-14d | Ectoparasites (mites, lice); Demodex | Moderate | 130. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.777 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 mice may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ivermectin dose range in mice, with cited source references: PO, SC 0.2–0.4 mg/kg q7-14d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ivermectin in mice: PO, SC.
Ivermectin is indicated in mice for: Ectoparasites (mites, lice); Demodex.
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the mouse 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 mice — 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.