Exotic Animal Formulary5

(T)/xylazine (X) 2 mg/kg IV 4 access in a conscious pig makes this
impractical
(T) 4-6 mg/kg+(X) Anesthesia; rapid induction; poor muscle
2.2 mg/kg IM 4,9 relaxation; may have rough recovery
(T) 4.4 mg/kg+(X)
4.4 mg/kg IM,
SC 29
(T) 4.4 mg/kg+(X)
2.2-4.4 mg/kg
IM 3
(T) 4.4-6 mg/kg+(X)
1.1-4.4 mg/kg
IM 7
(X) 2.2 mg/kg, then
(T) 2-4 mg/kg
IM 13
Anesthesia duration of 30-40 min; the use of
two separate injections makes this an
impractical choice
Tiletamine/zolazepam
(T)/xylazine
(X)/butorphanol (B)
(T) 0.6 mg/kg+(X) 2-
3 mg/kg+(B) 0.3-
0.4 mg/kg IM 24
(T) 4.4 mg/kg+(X)
2.2 mg/kg+(B)
0.22 mg/kg IM,
SC 29
Xylazine — See also guaifenesin, ketamine,
tiletamine/zolazepam for combinations
0.5-3 mg/kg IM 5 Sedation; tranquilization; some analgesia;
deep sedation seldom encountered
Xylazine (X)/butorphanol
(B)/midazolam (Mi)
(X) 2-3 mg/kg+(B) Antagonize xylazine with atipamezole or
0.3-0.4 mg/kg+ yohimbine and butorphanol with
(Mi) 0.3-
naltrexone; xylazine or midazolam can be
0.4 mg/kg IM 24 administered as a premedicant or
concurrently 24
Yohimbine
0.25-0.5 mg/kg SC,
IM 25,b
0.11 mg/kg IV 25,b
0.3 mg/kg SC, IM,
IV 7
α 2 -antagonist (xylazine, dexmedetomidine,
detomidine reversal)
a
Not to be used in animals for human consumption.
b
Authors note: In the past, in the absence of published dosages specific to swine, the authors have
often found it necessary to rely upon canine dosages published by Papich (2016) when treating pet pigs.
This has generally been found to be safe and effective.
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