Pocket Pet · Phodopus spp. · typical adult weight 0.02–0.05 kg
Carprofen is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg PO, SC, IM, IV total daily dose in single or two divided doses in dwarf hamsters, per 122. Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.790 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents). Carprofen is used in dwarf hamsters for NSAID analgesia. Routes documented in dwarf hamsters: PO, SC, IM, IV. A typical adult dwarf hamster weighs 0.02–0.05 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carprofen in dwarf hamsters, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rimadyl, Novox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC, IM, IV | 2–5 mg/kg | total daily dose in single or two divided doses | NSAID analgesia | Moderate | 122. Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.790 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.55 | 2-5 mg/kg total b daily dose i.v., i.m., s.c., p.o. in |
| 2–5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.4 | 2-5 mg/kg PO, SC, IM, IV total daily dose in single or two divided doses |
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Typical range: 20–50 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
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Preferentially inhibits COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis at sites of inflammation while relatively sparing COX-1 (GI, renal, platelet).
Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dwarf hamsters may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Carprofen dose range in dwarf hamsters, with cited source references: PO, SC, IM, IV 2–5 mg/kg total daily dose in single or two divided doses. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Carprofen in dwarf hamsters: PO, SC, IM, IV.
Carprofen is indicated in dwarf hamsters for: NSAID analgesia.
These are general warnings for Carprofen across species; consult the dwarf hamster dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Carprofen pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dwarf hamsters — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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