Analgesics for Use in Miniature Pigs
Analgesics for Use in Miniature Pigs
Analgesic | Dosage | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Aspirin | 10–20 mg/kg, PO, q 6–8 h | Also anti-inflammatory and antipyretic; enteric coated tablets may decrease the chance of GI upset |
Butorphanol | 0.1–0.3 mg/kg, SC or IM, q 8–12 h; 0.2–0.4 mg/kg, SC, IM, or IV, q 2–6 h | |
Carprofen | 2–3 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h; 2–4 mg/kg, SC or IV, q 24 h | Potential for GI upset; give with food |
Fentanyl | 0.005–0.01 mg/kg SC, IM, or IV, q 2 h | Analgesia |
Flunixin meglumine | 1.1 mg/kg SC, IM, or IV, q 12–24 h | |
Gabapentin | 5–15 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h; dosage can be increased gradually if needed, to as high as 40 mg/kg, PO, q 8–12 h | |
Ibuprofen | 10 mg/kg, PO, q 6–8 h | Potential for GI upset; give with food |
Prednisone | 0.5–1 mg/kg, PO, q 12–24 h initially, then taper to q 48 h | Anti-inflammatory for treating arthritis |
Tramadol | 2–4 mg/kg, PO, q 6–24 h |