Pocket Pet · Mesocricetus auratus · typical adult weight 0.09–0.14 kg
Carprofen is dosed at 5 mg/kg SC daily for 3 d in syrian hamsters, per Edmunson AM, Duke Boynton FD, Rendahl AK, et al. Indicators of Postoperative Pain in Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). Comp Med. 2021;71(1):76-85. doi:10.30802/AALAS-CM-20-990056. PMID:33500019. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7898174/. Carprofen is used in syrian hamsters for corneal ulcer. Routes documented in syrian hamsters: SC. A typical adult syrian hamster weighs 0.09–0.14 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carprofen in syrian hamsters, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rimadyl, Novox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 mg/kg | daily for 3 d | corneal ulcer | Weak | Edmunson AM, Duke Boynton FD, Rendahl AK, et al. Indicators of Postoperative Pain in Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). Comp Med. 2021;71(1):76-85. doi:10.30802/AALAS-CM-20-990056. PMID:33500019. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7898174/ |
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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 syrian hamsters may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Carprofen dose range in syrian hamsters, with cited source references: SC 5 mg/kg daily for 3 d.
Documented routes for Carprofen in syrian hamsters: SC.
Carprofen is indicated in syrian hamsters for: corneal ulcer.
These are general warnings for Carprofen across species; consult the syrian 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 syrian hamsters — 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.