Pocket Pet · Phodopus spp. · typical adult weight 0.02–0.05 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO not stated in the row in dwarf hamsters, per 130. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.779 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.2 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rodents). Pyrantel Pamoate is used in dwarf hamsters for Gastrointestinal nematodes. Routes documented in dwarf hamsters: PO. A typical adult dwarf hamster weighs 0.02–0.05 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in dwarf hamsters, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Strongid-T, Nemex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | not stated in the row | Gastrointestinal nematodes | Weak | 130. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.779 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.2 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rodents).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.258 | 50 mg/kg (pyrantel embonate/pamoate) p.o., repeat as required |
| 50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.2 | 50 mg/kg PO |
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Typical range: 20–50 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Causes spastic paralysis of susceptible worms.
Very safe — poorly absorbed from GI tract. Effective against roundworms and hookworms. Do not combine with organophosphates or morantel (same mechanism). Safe in puppies from 2 weeks.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dwarf hamsters may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pyrantel Pamoate dose range in dwarf hamsters, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg not stated in the row. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pyrantel Pamoate in dwarf hamsters: PO.
Pyrantel Pamoate is indicated in dwarf hamsters for: Gastrointestinal nematodes.
These are general warnings for Pyrantel Pamoate across species; consult the dwarf hamster dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very safe — poorly absorbed from GI tract. Effective against roundworms and hookworms. Do not combine with organophosphates or morantel (same mechanism). Safe in puppies from 2 weeks.
Why a species-specific page? Pyrantel Pamoate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dwarf hamsters — 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.