Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Doxapram is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg IM, IV not stated in this row in ferrets, per Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.946 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Doxapram is used in ferrets for Respiratory stimulant. Routes documented in ferrets: IM, IV. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxapram in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dopram
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 2–5 mg/kg | not stated in this row | Respiratory stimulant | Weak | Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.946 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Stimulates peripheral carotid chemoreceptors and central medullary respiratory centers, increasing tidal volume and respiratory rate.
Short duration of action (minutes). Use for neonatal resuscitation or post-anesthetic apnea. May cause hypertension, tachycardia, and seizures at high doses. Ensure adequate airway before use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxapram dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: IM, IV 2–5 mg/kg not stated in this row. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxapram in ferrets: IM, IV.
Doxapram is indicated in ferrets for: Respiratory stimulant.
These are general warnings for Doxapram across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short duration of action (minutes). Use for neonatal resuscitation or post-anesthetic apnea. May cause hypertension, tachycardia, and seizures at high doses. Ensure adequate airway before use.
Why a species-specific page? Doxapram pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ferrets — 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.