Alfaxalone for Chinchilla
Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Alfaxalone is used in chinchilla for Anaesthesia induction. Routes documented in chinchilla: IM. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Alfaxalone in chinchilla, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Alfaxan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | Once | Anaesthesia induction | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide); Doss & Mans, Vet Clin Exot Anim 2017 |
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Mechanism of action
Neuroactive steroid that modulates GABA-A receptors, producing dose-dependent sedation to general anesthesia.
Side effects & warnings
Apnea with rapid IV injection — titrate slowly. No analgesic properties. Short shelf life once broached (use within 6 hours unless preserved formulation). Good safety profile in exotic species.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for chinchilla may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Anesthetic drugs with chinchilla dosing
Alfaxalone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Alfaxalone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in chinchilla — 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.