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Pethidine (Meperidine) is dosed at 20 mg/kg IM q12-24h in sulcata tortoises, per Wambugu SN, Towett PK, Kiama SG, Abelson KS and Kanui TI (2010) Effects of opioids in the formalin test in the Speke's hinged tortoise (Kinixy's spekii). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 33(4), 347-351 — Mined from BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part B: Exotic Pets, p.247 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed, Part B: Exotic Pets, p.246-247 (full monograph) — read in full. Class as printed in source: Mu-opioid receptor agonist (phenylpiperidine); short-acting analgesic with anticholinergic activity
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