Pocket Pet · Meriones unguiculatus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Vitamin B Complex is dosed at 0.02–0.2 mL/kg SC, IM q24h or as required in gerbils, per Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. Vitamin B Complex is used in gerbils for B-vitamin supplementation. Routes documented in gerbils: SC, IM. A typical adult gerbil weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vitamin B Complex in gerbils, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 0.02–0.2 mL/kg | q24h or as required | none printed | B-vitamin supplementation | Weak | Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.803 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) — BSAVA Small Animal Formulary Part B: Exotic Pets, 10th ed, printed p.300: "Rodents: 0.02-0.2 ml/kg s.c., i.m. q24h or as required".Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Typical range: 70–130 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Cofactors in numerous metabolic pathways. Thiamine (B1) essential for neurological function, B12 for erythropoiesis and methylation. Supports appetite and energy metabolism.
Generally very safe. IV injection may cause transient hypotension or anaphylactoid reaction (rare). Thiamine (B1) deficiency in reptiles and fish fed frozen/thawed prey containing thiaminase.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for gerbils may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Vitamin B Complex dose range in gerbils, with cited source references: SC, IM 0.02–0.2 mL/kg q24h or as required. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Vitamin B Complex in gerbils: SC, IM.
Cited course lengths for Vitamin B Complex in gerbils include: none printed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Vitamin B Complex is indicated in gerbils for: B-vitamin supplementation.
These are general warnings for Vitamin B Complex across species; consult the gerbil dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally very safe. IV injection may cause transient hypotension or anaphylactoid reaction (rare). Thiamine (B1) deficiency in reptiles and fish fed frozen/thawed prey containing thiaminase.
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin B Complex pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in gerbils — 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.