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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Ferrets). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. 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.
US trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
| 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Ferrets). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–15 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.279 | Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents: 6-15 mg/kg monthly; Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs: 6-18 mg/kg monthly. |
| 6–18 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.279 | its, Rodents: 6-15 mg/kg monthly; Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs: 6-18 mg/kg monthly. |
| 6–18 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 11.4 | 6-18 mg/kg topically,86,88,100 15 mg topically q30d 45 mg/ferret topically |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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.