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Pyridostigmine is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO q8h in ferrets, per Couturier J, Huynh M, Boussarie D, et al. Autoimmune myasthenia gravis in a ferret. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;235:1462-1466. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.958 (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: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.958 (ferret miscellaneous agents table); ref 23 resolved at carpenter refs p.974 = Couturier J, Huynh M, Boussarie D, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2009;235:1462-1466. Also Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 9th Ed mono. Class as printed in source: Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor - quaternary-ammonium carbamate parasympathomimetic (anticholinesterase)
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