Enrofloxacin for Dwarf Hamsters
Pocket Pet · Phodopus spp. · typical adult weight 0.02–0.05 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO or IM every 12 hours for 5–7 days in dwarf hamsters, per Merck Veterinary Manual (professional/veterinary version), "Hamsters," Rodents, Exotic and Laboratory Animals. merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters. Accessed 2026-07-06. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters. Enrofloxacin is used in dwarf hamsters for proliferative ileitis (proliferative enteritis / 'wet tail'). Routes documented in dwarf hamsters: PO or IM. A typical adult dwarf hamster weighs 0.02–0.05 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin in dwarf hamsters, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Baytril
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO or IM | 10 mg/kg | every 12 hours for 5–7 days | proliferative ileitis (proliferative enteritis / 'wet tail') | Weak | Merck Veterinary Manual (professional/veterinary version), "Hamsters," Rodents, Exotic and Laboratory Animals. merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters. Accessed 2026-07-06. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your dwarf hamster's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Side effects & warnings
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Enrofloxacin for Dwarf Hamsters?
Enrofloxacin dose range in dwarf hamsters, with cited source references: PO or IM 10 mg/kg every 12 hours for 5–7 days.
How is Enrofloxacin administered in Dwarf Hamsters?
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in dwarf hamsters: PO or IM.
What conditions does Enrofloxacin treat in Dwarf Hamsters?
Enrofloxacin is indicated in dwarf hamsters for: proliferative ileitis (proliferative enteritis / 'wet tail').
What are the side effects of Enrofloxacin in Dwarf Hamsters?
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the dwarf hamster dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Other Antibiotic drugs with dwarf hamster dosing
Enrofloxacin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin 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.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.