Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Fluoxetine is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q24h in chinchillas, per Galeano MG, Ruiz RD, Cuneo MF de, et al. Effectiveness of fluoxetine to control fur-chewing behaviour in the chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera). Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2013;146:112-117. — Source: Quesenberry et al., Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents, 4th Ed, p.329 — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.329' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.317; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.317. — SOURCE EDITION: Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350. Fluoxetine is used in chinchillas for Fur chewing (behavioural). Routes documented in chinchillas: PO. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fluoxetine in chinchillas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h | Fur chewing (behavioural) | Weak | Galeano MG, Ruiz RD, Cuneo MF de, et al. Effectiveness of fluoxetine to control fur-chewing behaviour in the chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera). Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2013;146:112-117. — Source: Quesenberry et al., Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents, 4th Ed, p.329 — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.329' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.317; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.317. — SOURCE EDITION: Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.7 | 5-10 mg/kg PO q24h |
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.
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Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake at the presynaptic membrane, increasing serotonergic neurotransmission.
Reconcile FDA-approved for canine separation anxiety. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk with tramadol, MAOIs, TCAs. Reduced appetite, lethargy initially. Long half-life.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for chinchillas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluoxetine dose range in chinchillas, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluoxetine in chinchillas: PO.
Fluoxetine is indicated in chinchillas for: Fur chewing (behavioural).
These are general warnings for Fluoxetine across species; consult the chinchilla dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reconcile FDA-approved for canine separation anxiety. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk with tramadol, MAOIs, TCAs. Reduced appetite, lethargy initially. Long half-life.
Why a species-specific page? Fluoxetine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in chinchillas — 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.