Exotic Animal Formulary5

Oxymorphone
0.1-0.2 mg/kg SC, IM, IV, redose
at 0.05-0.1 mg/kg
q1-2h 22
0.15 mg/kg IM, SC q8-12h 29
0.15 mg/kg IM q4h 9
Pentazocine
(Talwin-V,
Pharmacia &
Upjohn)
1.5-3 mg/kg IM, SC q4h 9,29
2-5 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q4h 22
Phenylbutazone 4 mg/kg IV q24h 22,25 Also antiinflammatory and antipyretic
4-8 mg/kg PO q12h 22
5-20 mg/kg PO q12h 29
10-20 mg/kg PO q12h 9
Prednisone
0.5-1 mg/kg PO q12-24h
initially, then taper to
q48h 22
Antiinflammatory used in treating arthritis
Tramadol 2-4 mg/kg PO q6h-24h 22
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.
c
Potential exists for gastrointestinal upset and gastric ulcers, although these are uncommon in the pet
pig; should be given with food and gastrointestinal protectants.
Table 12-5
Miscellaneous Agents Used in Miniature Pigs. a
Agent Dosage Comments
Dantrolene sodium
(Dantrium, Procter
& Gamble)
1-3 mg/kg IV 25 Malignant hyperthermia
5 mg/kg PO (±)
8h 8
For treatment
2-5 mg/kg IV
q8h 8
For treatment and prevention
3.5-5 mg/kg IV 3
Dexamethasone
5 mg/kg PO, 8,25
IV 9
0.1 mg/kg IM,
IV 23
Malignant hyperthermia; treatment and
prevention
Shock; laryngeal edema
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