Pocket Pet · Rattus norvegicus var. domestica · typical adult weight 0.25–0.70 kg
Lidocaine is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg IV not stated in source in pet rats, per Jepson L. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, WB Saunders, New York, NY; 2009. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.795 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Lidocaine is used in pet rats for Ventricular arrhythmias. Routes documented in pet rats: IV. A typical adult pet rat weighs 0.25–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lidocaine in pet rats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–2 mg/kg | not stated in source | Ventricular arrhythmias | Weak | Jepson L. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, WB Saunders, New York, NY; 2009. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.795 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Lidocaine dose range in pet rats, with cited source references: IV 1–2 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lidocaine in pet rats: IV.
Lidocaine is indicated in pet rats for: Ventricular arrhythmias.
Why a species-specific page? Lidocaine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in pet rats — 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.