Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 2.5–5 mg/kg PO q12h in mice, per 130. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.771 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.1 (Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents.a). Doxycycline is used in mice for Pneumonia / respiratory infection, Bacterial infection (long-acting depot). Routes documented in mice: PO, SC, IM. A typical adult mouse weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Doxycycline in mice, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vibramycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q12h | Pneumonia / respiratory infection | Moderate | 130. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.771 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.1 (Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents.a). |
| SC, IM | 70–100 mg/kg | q7d | Bacterial infection (long-acting depot) | Moderate | 130. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.771Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5–5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.1 | 2.5-5 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 70–100 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.1 | 70-100 mg/kg SC, IM q7d 0.05 mg/mL drinking water × 7 days |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
Typical range: 20–40 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA attachment.
Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for mice may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxycycline dose ranges in mice, with cited source references: PO 2.5–5 mg/kg q12h; SC, IM 70–100 mg/kg q7d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxycycline in mice: PO, SC, IM.
Doxycycline is indicated in mice for: Pneumonia / respiratory infection, Bacterial infection (long-acting depot).
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the mouse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in mice — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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