Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Apomorphine is dosed at 0.04 mg/kg SC not stated in source in ferrets, per Dunayer E. Toxicology of ferrets. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2008;11:301-314. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.954 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Ferrets.a). 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. Apomorphine is used in ferrets for Emesis induction. Routes documented in ferrets: SC. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Apomorphine in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.04 mg/kg | not stated in source | Emesis induction | Moderate | Dunayer E. Toxicology of ferrets. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2008;11:301-314. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.954 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Ferrets.a). 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 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.38 | 70 μg (micrograms)/kg s.c |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 11.10 | 0.04 mg/kg SC 0.1-.0.2 mg/kg SC |
| 0.2 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 11.10 | 0.04 mg/kg SC 0.1-.0.2 mg/kg SC |
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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Dopamine D2 receptor agonist in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CRTZ), directly stimulating the vomiting center. Most reliable emetic for dogs.
Dogs ONLY — cats lack appropriate CRTZ dopamine receptors (use dexmedetomidine instead). Respiratory depression at high doses. Naloxone can reverse the CNS and respiratory effects, but does NOT stop apomorphine-induced vomiting and does not reverse its cardiovascular effects (Plumb's 10th ed corpus p.119-120); it can reverse. Do NOT repeat if first dose fails.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Apomorphine dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: SC 0.04 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Apomorphine in ferrets: SC.
Apomorphine is indicated in ferrets for: Emesis induction.
These are general warnings for Apomorphine across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs ONLY — cats lack appropriate CRTZ dopamine receptors (use dexmedetomidine instead). Respiratory depression at high doses. Naloxone can reverse the CNS and respiratory effects, but does NOT stop apomorphine-induced vomiting and does not reverse its cardiovascular effects (Plumb's 10th ed corpus p.119-120); it can reverse. Do NOT repeat if first dose fails.
Why a species-specific page? Apomorphine 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.