Pocket Pet · Rattus norvegicus var. domestica · typical adult weight 0.25–0.70 kg
Xylazine is used in pet rat for Anaesthesia (with ketamine). Routes documented in pet rat: IM. A typical adult pet rat weighs 0.25–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Xylazine in pet rat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rompun, AnaSed
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | Once | Anaesthesia (with ketamine) | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (rat dosing guide); Carpenter 6e |
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Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist causing dose-dependent sedation, analgesia, and muscle relaxation. Also activates peripheral alpha-2 receptors causing vasoconstriction and bradycardia.
Profound bradycardia and vomiting (especially cats). Cats more sensitive than dogs. Reversible with atipamezole or yohimbine. Avoid in horses with colic (ileus). 100mg/ml for large animals only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for pet rat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Xylazine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in pet rat — 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.