Pocket Pet · Phodopus spp. · typical adult weight 0.02–0.05 kg
Medetomidine is dosed at 0.1 mg/kg SC not stated in the row in dwarf hamsters, per 87. Johnson-Delaney CA. Postoperative management of small mammals. ExoticDVM. 1999;1(5):19-21. | 106. Longley L. Rodent anaesthesia. In: Longley L, eds. Anaesthesia of Exotic Pets; Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2008:59-84. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.786 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents). Medetomidine is used in dwarf hamsters for Light to moderate sedation, Sedation. Routes documented in dwarf hamsters: SC. A typical adult dwarf hamster weighs 0.02–0.05 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Medetomidine in dwarf hamsters, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1 mg/kg | not stated in the row | Light to moderate sedation | Moderate | 87. Johnson-Delaney CA. Postoperative management of small mammals. ExoticDVM. 1999;1(5):19-21. | 106. Longley L. Rodent anaesthesia. In: Longley L, eds. Anaesthesia of Exotic Pets; Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2008:59-84. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.786 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents). |
| SC | 0.2–0.3 mg/kg | not stated in the row | Sedation | Moderate | 48. Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.787 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.3 | 0.1 mg/kg SC,106 |
| 0.2–0.3 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.3 | 0.2-0.3 mg/kg SC |
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Typical range: 20–50 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
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Medetomidine dose ranges in dwarf hamsters, with cited source references: SC 0.1 mg/kg not stated in the row; SC 0.2–0.3 mg/kg not stated in the row. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Medetomidine in dwarf hamsters: SC.
Medetomidine is indicated in dwarf hamsters for: Light to moderate sedation, Sedation.
Why a species-specific page? Medetomidine 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.