Several issues back, a few people mentioned that although Ivermectin can be used as an ear-mite medication in ferrets, few vets recommended such usage. I think that many vets simply aren't familiar with the dosage for ferrets, or don't know that it is safe for ferrets, but I don't think it is fair to imply it is not a respectable way to get rid of ear mites. I have used it a couple of times, and it has worked incredibly well. Certainly, giving one tiny injection is much easier on both you and the ferrets than cleaning out their ears daily for a couple of weeks. Do keep a few things in mind tho: -The drug is toxic. You use a *TINY* dosage for ear-mites (e.g. .01 cc). -Ivermectin is also used to prevent heartworm in many breeds of dogs, and can be used for that purpose in ferrets too (though the dosage is different). -Granted, it *is* off-label use - in other words, using Ivermectin to treat mites is not mentioned as an FDA approved use. But there are NO approved drugs for ferrets, except for 2 vaccines, anyhow... so technically giving ferrets ANY drug is not legal in the US. -It works practically instantly, but should be repeated after about 10 days to get rid of any mites that may have hatched in the meantime. -I'm not a vet - please don't do something without discussing the pros and cons with one. Bill [Posted in FML issue 0480]