Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 6–18 mg/kg Topical Once monthly in ferrets, per Morrisey JK. Ectoparasites of ferrets and rabbits. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1998:844-845. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.938 (2026-08-01).. Selamectin is used in ferrets for External parasites / heartworm prevention. Routes documented in ferrets: Topical. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 6–18 mg/kg | Once monthly | External parasites / heartworm prevention | Moderate | Morrisey JK. Ectoparasites of ferrets and rabbits. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1998:844-845. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.938 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Absorbed through skin; reaches systemic circulation.
Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Selamectin dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: Topical 6–18 mg/kg Once monthly. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selamectin in ferrets: Topical.
Selamectin is indicated in ferrets for: External parasites / heartworm prevention.
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
Why a species-specific page? Selamectin 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.