Tramadol for Degus
Pocket Pet · Octodon degus · typical adult weight 0.17–0.30 kg
Tramadol is dosed at 2 mg/kg SC One hour before surgery in degus, per Correa LA, Espinoza A, Aleuy OA, Soto-Gamboa M. Cesarean surgery and ovariohysterectomy in a precocial rodent Octodon degus. Austral Journal of Veterinary Science. 2023;55:155-166. DOI: 10.4206/ajvs.553.01 URL: https://ajvs.cl/index.php/ajvs/article/download/281/206. Tramadol is used in degus for Pre-surgical analgesia for cesarean section. Routes documented in degus: SC. A typical adult degu weighs 0.17–0.30 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tramadol in degus, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2 mg/kg | One hour before surgery | Pre-surgical analgesia for cesarean section | Weak | Correa LA, Espinoza A, Aleuy OA, Soto-Gamboa M. Cesarean surgery and ovariohysterectomy in a precocial rodent Octodon degus. Austral Journal of Veterinary Science. 2023;55:155-166. DOI: 10.4206/ajvs.553.01 URL: https://ajvs.cl/index.php/ajvs/article/download/281/206 |
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Mechanism of action
Weak mu-opioid receptor agonist plus norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibition. Dual mechanism of analgesia.
Side effects & warnings
Dogs metabolize to O-desmethyltramadol poorly compared to humans (reduced opioid effect). May cause sedation, dysphoria. Serotonin syndrome risk with concurrent SSRIs. Cats may respond better than dogs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for degus may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Tramadol for Degus?
Tramadol dose range in degus, with cited source references: SC 2 mg/kg One hour before surgery.
How is Tramadol administered in Degus?
Documented routes for Tramadol in degus: SC.
What conditions does Tramadol treat in Degus?
Tramadol is indicated in degus for: Pre-surgical analgesia for cesarean section.
What are the side effects of Tramadol in Degus?
These are general warnings for Tramadol across species; consult the degu dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs metabolize to O-desmethyltramadol poorly compared to humans (reduced opioid effect). May cause sedation, dysphoria. Serotonin syndrome risk with concurrent SSRIs. Cats may respond better than dogs.
Other Analgesic drugs with degu dosing
Tramadol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Tramadol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in degus — 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.