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US brand names:Pardale-V, Tylenol
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary is dosed at 1–2 mg/mL drinking water PO (drinking water) continuous in drinking water in gerbils, per Huerkamp M. Anesthesia and postoperative management of rabbits and pocket pets. In: Bonagura JD, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XII Small Animal Practice; W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1995:1322-1327. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.789. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Warnings from the source rows
Central COX inhibitor and cannabinoid receptor modulator. Analgesic and antipyretic without significant anti-inflammatory activity. Exact mechanism debated.
TOXIC TO CATS — even single dose can be fatal (methemoglobinemia, hepatic necrosis). Dogs: hepatotoxic at high doses. Only use veterinary-specific products with codeine in dogs.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Chicken (Poultry) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Gerbil drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | TOXIC TO CATS at any dose | TOXIC | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.7Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.304Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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