Pocket Pet · Rattus norvegicus var. domestica · typical adult weight 0.25–0.70 kg
Atenolol is dosed at 0.2–2 mg/kg PO q24h in pet rats, per Jepson L. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, WB Saunders, New York, NY; 2009. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.5 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rodents). 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. Atenolol is used in pet rats for Hypertension and tachyarrhythmias (beta-blocker). Routes documented in pet rats: PO. A typical adult pet rat weighs 0.25–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atenolol in pet rats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tenormin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.2–2 mg/kg | q24h | Hypertension and tachyarrhythmias (beta-blocker) | Moderate | Jepson L. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, WB Saunders, New York, NY; 2009. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.5 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rodents). 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 (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2–2 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.40 | 0.2-2 mg/kg q24h p.o. |
| 0.2–2 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.5 | 0.2-2 mg/kg PO q24h |
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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Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. Reduces heart rate, contractility, and myocardial oxygen demand.
Do not discontinue abruptly (rebound tachycardia). Avoid in decompensated heart failure, severe bradycardia, or AV block. May mask hypoglycemia signs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for pet rats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atenolol dose range in pet rats, with cited source references: PO 0.2–2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atenolol in pet rats: PO.
Atenolol is indicated in pet rats for: Hypertension and tachyarrhythmias (beta-blocker).
These are general warnings for Atenolol across species; consult the pet rat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not discontinue abruptly (rebound tachycardia). Avoid in decompensated heart failure, severe bradycardia, or AV block. May mask hypoglycemia signs.
Why a species-specific page? Atenolol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in pet rats — 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.