Buprenorphine for Prairie Dogs
Pocket Pet · Cynomys ludovicianus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.68 kg
Buprenorphine is dosed at 0.01–0.05 mg/kg SC or IP every 6 to 12 h in prairie dogs, per Cary CD, Lukovsky-Akhsanov NL, Gallardo-Romero NF, et al. Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Meloxicam and Sustained-release Buprenorphine in Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2017 Mar;56(2):160-165. PMID: 28315645; PMCID: PMC5361041. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5361041/. Buprenorphine is used in prairie dogs for analgesia (opioid). Routes documented in prairie dogs: SC or IP. A typical adult prairie dog weighs 0.70–1.68 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Buprenorphine in prairie dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Simbadol, Buprenex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC or IP | 0.01–0.05 mg/kg | every 6 to 12 h | analgesia (opioid) | Weak | Cary CD, Lukovsky-Akhsanov NL, Gallardo-Romero NF, et al. Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Meloxicam and Sustained-release Buprenorphine in Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2017 Mar;56(2):160-165. PMID: 28315645; PMCID: PMC5361041. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5361041/ |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your prairie dog's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Partial agonist at mu-opioid receptors with high receptor affinity. Provides analgesia with a ceiling effect on respiratory depression.
Side effects & warnings
OTM (oral transmucosal) absorption effective in cats. Ceiling effect limits maximum analgesia. Difficult to reverse with naloxone due to high receptor affinity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for prairie dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Buprenorphine for Prairie Dogs?
Buprenorphine dose range in prairie dogs, with cited source references: SC or IP 0.01–0.05 mg/kg every 6 to 12 h.
How is Buprenorphine administered in Prairie Dogs?
Documented routes for Buprenorphine in prairie dogs: SC or IP.
What conditions does Buprenorphine treat in Prairie Dogs?
Buprenorphine is indicated in prairie dogs for: analgesia (opioid).
What are the side effects of Buprenorphine in Prairie Dogs?
These are general warnings for Buprenorphine across species; consult the prairie dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. OTM (oral transmucosal) absorption effective in cats. Ceiling effect limits maximum analgesia. Difficult to reverse with naloxone due to high receptor affinity.
Other Analgesic drugs with prairie dog dosing
Buprenorphine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Buprenorphine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in prairie dogs — 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.