Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 1–3 mg/kg IV once (induction) in ferrets, per Ko JC, Marini RP. Anesthesia. In: Fox JG, Marini RP, eds. Biology and Diseases of the Ferret, 3rd ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2014:259-283. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.941 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Propofol is used in ferrets for Anaesthetic induction after premedication. Routes documented in ferrets: IV. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–3 mg/kg | once (induction) | Anaesthetic induction after premedication | Moderate | Ko JC, Marini RP. Anesthesia. In: Fox JG, Marini RP, eds. Biology and Diseases of the Ferret, 3rd ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2014:259-283. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.941 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: IV 1–3 mg/kg once (induction). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in ferrets: IV.
Propofol is indicated in ferrets for: Anaesthetic induction after premedication.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the ferret dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ferrets — 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.