Pocket Pet · Rattus norvegicus var. domestica · typical adult weight 0.25–0.70 kg
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q8h in pet rats, per Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.773 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.1 (Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Oxytetracycline is used in pet rats for Mycoplasma pneumonia. Routes documented in pet rats: PO. A typical adult pet rat weighs 0.25–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline in pet rats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Terramycin, Liquamycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8h | Mycoplasma pneumonia | Moderate | Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.773 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.1 (Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.235 | 20 mg/kg i.m. q8-12h or 10-20 mg/kg p.o. q8h |
| 20–25 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.235 | Ferrets, Hamsters, Gerbils: 20-25 mg/kg i.m. q8-12h |
| 10–20 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.235 | 20 mg/kg i.m. q8-12h or 10-20 mg/kg p.o. q8h |
| 10–20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.1 | 10-20 mg/kg PO q8h |
| 100 |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent.
Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for pet rats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytetracycline dose range in pet rats, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline in pet rats: PO.
Oxytetracycline is indicated in pet rats for: Mycoplasma pneumonia.
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline across species; consult the pet rat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
Why a species-specific page? Oxytetracycline 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.
| SC |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.1 |
| 100 mg/kg SC q24h 0.25-1 mg/mL drinking water H |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | IN | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.1 | 400 mg/L drinking water × 10 days1683 g/L in drinking water |
| 200 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.1 | 200 mg/L drinking water × 30 days |
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.