Chloramphenicol for Chinchilla
Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Chloramphenicol is used in chinchilla for Resistant Pasteurella / chronic otitis. Routes documented in chinchilla: PO. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chloramphenicol in chinchilla, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–50 mg/kg | q8-12h | Resistant Pasteurella / chronic otitis | Weak | ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide) |
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Mechanism of action
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting peptidyl transferase and bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic.
Side effects & warnings
Human health hazard: wear gloves when handling (aplastic anemia risk in humans). May cause bone marrow suppression in cats. Monitor CBC during prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for chinchilla may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with chinchilla dosing
Chloramphenicol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Chloramphenicol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in chinchilla — 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.