Pocket Pet · Cynomys ludovicianus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.68 kg
Glycopyrrolate is dosed at 0.01–0.02 mg/kg SC, IM single preanesthetic dose (no interval printed) in prairie dogs, per Heard DJ. Rodents. In: West G, Heard D, CaulkettN, eds. Zoo Animal & Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2014:893-903. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.1129 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Glycopyrrolate is used in prairie dogs for preanesthetic (anticholinergic). Routes documented in prairie dogs: SC, IM. A typical adult prairie dog weighs 0.70–1.68 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Glycopyrrolate in prairie dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Robinul-V
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | single preanesthetic dose (no interval printed) | preanesthetic (anticholinergic) | Moderate | Heard DJ. Rodents. In: West G, Heard D, CaulkettN, eds. Zoo Animal & Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2014:893-903. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.1129 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Quaternary ammonium anticholinergic that does not cross blood-brain barrier. Reduces secretions and increases heart rate via vagolytic effect.
Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for prairie dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Glycopyrrolate dose range in prairie dogs, with cited source references: SC, IM 0.01–0.02 mg/kg single preanesthetic dose (no interval printed). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Glycopyrrolate in prairie dogs: SC, IM.
Glycopyrrolate is indicated in prairie dogs for: preanesthetic (anticholinergic).
These are general warnings for Glycopyrrolate across species; consult the prairie dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
Why a species-specific page? Glycopyrrolate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in prairie dogs — 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.