Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Mebendazole is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q12h x 2 days in ferrets, per Jepson L. Ferrets. In: Jepson L, eds. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, 2nd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:1-42. Mebendazole is used in ferrets for Nematodes. Routes documented in ferrets: PO. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mebendazole in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q12h x 2 days | × 2 days | Nematodes | Weak | Jepson L. Ferrets. In: Jepson L, eds. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, 2nd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:1-42. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.937 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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Mebendazole dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg q12h x 2 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mebendazole in ferrets: PO.
Cited course lengths for Mebendazole in ferrets include: × 2 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Mebendazole is indicated in ferrets for: Nematodes.
Why a species-specific page? Mebendazole 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.