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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.