Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Naloxone is dosed at 0.01–0.1 mg/kg SC, IP not stated in source in chinchillas, per Henke J, Baumgartner C, Roltgen I, et al. Anaesthesia with midazolam/medetomidine/fentanyl in chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera) compared to anaesthesia with xylazine/ketamine and medetomidine/ketamine. J Vet Med A Physiol Pathol Clin Med. 2004;51:259-264. — 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). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Naloxone is used in chinchillas for Opioid reversal. Routes documented in chinchillas: SC, IP. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Naloxone in chinchillas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IP | 0.01–0.1 mg/kg | not stated in source | Opioid reversal | Weak | Henke J, Baumgartner C, Roltgen I, et al. Anaesthesia with midazolam/medetomidine/fentanyl in chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera) compared to anaesthesia with xylazine/ketamine and medetomidine/ketamine. J Vet Med A Physiol Pathol Clin Med. 2004;51:259-264. — 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). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01–0.1 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.226 | 0.01-0.1 mg/kg s.c., i.v., i.p. |
| 0.01–0.1 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.3 | 0.01-0.1 mg/kg SC, IP,81,114,122 |
| 0.02 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.3 | 0.02 mg/kg/h IV |
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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Competitive mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptor antagonist. Rapidly reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension.
Very short duration (30-60 min) — renarcotization risk with long-acting opioids. May precipitate acute withdrawal, pain, and sympathetic surge. Repeat dosing often needed.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for chinchillas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Naloxone dose range in chinchillas, with cited source references: SC, IP 0.01–0.1 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Naloxone in chinchillas: SC, IP.
Naloxone is indicated in chinchillas for: Opioid reversal.
These are general warnings for Naloxone across species; consult the chinchilla dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very short duration (30-60 min) — renarcotization risk with long-acting opioids. May precipitate acute withdrawal, pain, and sympathetic surge. Repeat dosing often needed.
Why a species-specific page? Naloxone 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.