Medication Dosage Guide
Enter your rat's weight to see the commonly cited mg/kg dose range converted to mg per dose. This is a reference only — dosing must be confirmed by a licensed exotic vet.
⚠️ Disclaimer: The doses below are general husbandry references compiled from public exotic-pet literature. They are not a prescription and do not replace veterinary diagnosis. Wrong dosing can be fatal. Always have an exotic vet confirm the drug, dose, frequency and duration before giving any medication.
Doses are expressed as mg of active ingredient per single dose. Oral syrups list mg/mL — divide the mg dose by concentration (mg/mL) to get mL. Confirm concentration with your vet.
Common Medications
| Drug (common use) | mg/kg range | Dose for your rat (mg) | Typical frequency |
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Enter weight and calculate to fill the "Dose for your rat" column.
⚠️ Never self-prescribe. Many human drugs are unsafe for rats (e.g. ibuprofen, paracetamol/acetaminophen in excess). Antibiotics like amoxicillin can be fatal to rodents at wrong doses. If your rat is sick, see an exotic vet.