{"product_id":"enrofloxacin-2-5-for-rats","title":"Enrofloxacin 2.5% Oral Solution for Rats (25 mg\/ml)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pmm-enro{--navy:#17324d;--blue:#eaf5ff;--teal:#e9f8f5;--gold:#fff6dc;--rose:#fff0f0;--ink:#24313d;--line:#dce5ec;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;overflow-wrap:break-word}.pmm-enro *{box-sizing:border-box}.pmm-enro h2,.pmm-enro h3{color:var(--navy);line-height:1.25}.pmm-enro h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,5vw,2.05rem);margin:0 0 12px}.pmm-enro h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,4vw,1.4rem);margin:0 0 10px}.pmm-enro p{margin:0 0 12px}.pmm-enro ul,.pmm-enro ol{margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:22px}.pmm-enro li{margin:5px 0}.pmm-enro a{color:#075f9c;font-weight:700;text-underline-offset:3px}.pmm-enro .pmm-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(16px,4vw,24px);margin:18px 0;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(23,50,77,.06);min-width:0;overflow:hidden}.pmm-enro .pmm-blue{background:var(--blue)}.pmm-enro .pmm-teal{background:var(--teal)}.pmm-enro .pmm-gold{background:var(--gold)}.pmm-enro .pmm-warning{background:var(--rose);border:2px solid #d33b3f;border-left-width:8px;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:0 0 18px}.pmm-enro .pmm-warning strong{color:#8e171b}.pmm-enro .pmm-fit{background:#edf9ef;border:1px solid #8bc89a;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;margin-top:12px}.pmm-enro .pmm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin:18px 0}.pmm-enro .pmm-grid .pmm-card{margin:0}.pmm-enro .pmm-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}.pmm-enro table{width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;border-collapse:separate!important;border-spacing:0;border:1px solid #bfd0dc!important;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff}.pmm-enro th,.pmm-enro td{padding:12px!important;text-align:left;border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ec!important}.pmm-enro th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}.pmm-enro tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0!important}.pmm-enro details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)!important;border-radius:12px!important;margin:10px 0;overflow:hidden}.pmm-enro summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);padding:14px 16px!important}.pmm-enro details\u003ediv{padding:0 16px 14px!important}.pmm-enro .pmm-small{font-size:.92rem;color:#4d5d69}@media(max-width:640px){.pmm-enro .pmm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pmm-enro .pmm-card{border-radius:13px}.pmm-enro table{font-size:.94rem;min-width:420px}.pmm-enro th,.pmm-enro td{padding:10px 8px!important}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description enrofloxacin-2-5-rat pmm-enro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-warning\" role=\"alert\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary guidance required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Enrofloxacin 2.5% only as directed by a veterinarian who has examined your rat. This page is product and label information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for veterinary care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet animals only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for animals raised for food. Not for human use. Oral solution only; not for injection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick product facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrofloxacin 2.5% oral solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrofloxacin 25 mg per mL (2.5%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral solution for pet animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabeled dose for rats: 5 mg\/kg = 0.2 mL\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the diagnosis and dose with your vet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh your rat first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the label says 2.5%, not 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure with a 0.5 mL (100 unit) insulin-style syringe and give by mouth with no needle attached. Use a needle-free oral syringe of the same size, or ask your vet or pharmacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnrofloxacin 2.5% Oral Solution for Rats – 25 mg\/mL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRat owners know how quickly a sniffle can turn into something that needs a vet. If your rat's vet chooses enrofloxacin, this \u003cstrong\u003eenrofloxacin 2.5% oral solution\u003c\/strong\u003e (25 mg\/mL) lets you measure a small, weight-based dose for an animal that weighs a few hundred grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page gives the labeled dose for rats and a mL-by-weight chart for both small females and big males. Weigh your rat and confirm the plan with your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis enrofloxacin 2.5% oral solution is an alternative to Baytril®: it has the same active ingredient, enrofloxacin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eRelated reading: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/enrofloxacin-for-rats\"\u003eEnrofloxacin for Rats guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rat-health-guides\"\u003eRat Health Guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/enrofloxacin-liquid-2-5-by-species\"\u003e← Back to Enrofloxacin 2.5% Oral Solution by Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrofloxacin 2.5% Dosage Chart for Rats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose for rats: \u003cstrong\u003e5 mg per kg = 0.2 mL per kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, given \u003cstrong\u003etwice daily for 7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to calculate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enrofloxacin 2.5% (mL) = body weight (kg) × 0.2. The chart below is per dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose (mg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnrofloxacin 2.5% (mL)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiluted 1:4 (mL of mix)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 g (7.1 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.04 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.20 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 g (10.6 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.06 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.30 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 g (14.1 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.08 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g (1.1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.10 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 g (1.3 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.12 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.60 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 g (1.8 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.16 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.80 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eDoses under 0.05 mL of undiluted product are hard to measure, so use the diluted 1:4 column (five times the volume). On a 100-unit insulin syringe, 1 unit = 0.01 mL. If the mixed volume is more than 0.5 mL, use a larger syringe with no needle, or ask your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eTypical weights vary, so weigh your rat for the most accurate dose. This label-based chart does not replace your vet's directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Mix and Give Enrofloxacin 2.5%\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-warning\" role=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix 1 part product with 4 parts water, as the label recommends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh your rat and work out the dose from the chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 1 part Enrofloxacin 2.5% with 4 parts clean water in a clean container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure with a 0.5 mL (100 unit) insulin-style syringe and give by mouth with no needle attached. Use a needle-free oral syringe of the same size, or ask your vet or pharmacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the dose twice daily for 7 days, as directed by your vet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the syringe after each use and keep the bottle tightly closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eHave your vet show you the right technique for your rat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrinking-Water Mix for Rats (100 ppm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the label, the drinking-water dose for rats is \u003cstrong\u003e100 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e, which works out to \u003cstrong\u003e0.4 mL of Enrofloxacin 2.5% per 100 mL of water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrinking water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnrofloxacin 2.5% to add\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL (about 3.4 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL (about 8.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL (about 17 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 liter (about 34 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicated water should be made up daily immediately prior to provision, preferably in a glass container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel working range 50–200 ppm; above 250 ppm the medicine can precipitate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch how much your rat drinks. If drinking drops, the dose drops too, so tell your vet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eThe 1:4 mix used for dosing by syringe above is not a drinking-water mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-rose\" style=\"background:var(--rose);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e when handling and mixing the medicine, and wash your hands afterward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for prophylaxis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use it to try to prevent illness; use it only for treatment as directed by your vet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not combine\u003c\/strong\u003e with aluminum- or magnesium-containing products, macrolides, tetracyclines or phenicols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverdose\u003c\/strong\u003e can cause neurological signs. If you see tremors, loss of coordination or seizures, call your vet right away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you also give \u003cstrong\u003eprobiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e, give them 2–4 hours apart from enrofloxacin doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnrofloxacin 25 mg\/mL (2.5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnrofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in veterinary medicine for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, when selected and directed by a veterinarian. Ask your vet whether it suits your rat, especially if your animal is very young, pregnant or nursing, has a history of seizures, or is taking other medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-rose\" style=\"background:var(--rose);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Call Your Vet Right Away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoisy, clicking or labored breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSneezing with red-brown staining around the eyes or nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStops eating or drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLethargy, hunched posture or a rough coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDischarge from the eyes or nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:12px;\"\u003eCall your vet right away if you see any of these signs, or if your rat gets worse during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupporting Your Rat During Treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh your rat on a gram scale before dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the cage clean, dry and well ventilated, with low-dust bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep fresh food and water available and watch intake every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep handling gentle and stress low during treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the original container, tightly closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and other animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the storage and expiry directions printed on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions: Enrofloxacin 2.5% for Rats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much Enrofloxacin 2.5% do I give a rat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe labeled dose is 5 mg per kg, which is 0.2 mL of the 2.5% solution per kg, twice daily for 7 days. A 400 g rat gets 0.08 mL of product per dose. Weigh your rat and follow your vet's directions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan Enrofloxacin 2.5% go in a rat's drinking water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe label gives 100 ppm for rats, which is 0.4 mL of Enrofloxacin 2.5% per 100 mL of water. Medicated water should be made up daily immediately prior to provision, preferably in a glass container. Watch how much your rat drinks, and tell your vet if drinking drops.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a vet before giving Enrofloxacin 2.5% to my rat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eYes. Antibiotics should be used only with a veterinarian's guidance, so your vet can confirm the diagnosis, the dose and the length of treatment for your rat.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this chart with 10% enrofloxacin products?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNo. This chart is for the 2.5% solution (25 mg\/mL) only. The 10% solution (100 mg\/mL) is four times stronger, so the same mL would be a serious overdose.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Enrofloxacin 2.5% returnable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNo. Final sale: medications are non-returnable.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping on orders over $75\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal sale — medications are non-returnable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"product-disclaimer\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Veterinary Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a licensed veterinarian before giving Enrofloxacin 2.5% (enrofloxacin) to your rat. Your vet can confirm the diagnosis, the right dose, the length of treatment and whether this medicine is appropriate for your animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosing on this page is based on the product label and is for general information only. It does not replace professional veterinary advice. Do not change the dose or stop early unless your vet tells you to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor animal use only. Not for human consumption. Not for use in animals raised for food. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"House","offers":[{"title":"25 ml (0.8 oz.)","offer_id":67537827234041,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/petmegamart.com\/products\/enrofloxacin-2-5-for-rats","provider":"Pet Megamart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}