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Netilmicin is dosed at 6–8 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q24h in ferrets, per Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. 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.933 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, p.933 (Table 11.1, header verified at p.931), rabbit dose p.844; class placement in Riviere & Papich VPT 10th ed p.901/904 and Plumb's 10th ed p.1528. Class as printed in source: Aminoglycoside antibiotic (semisynthetic sisomicin derivative)
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