Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in Rabbits

Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg

3 cited drugs treat Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in rabbits: Enilconazole, Itraconazole, Terbinafine.

Superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, and sometimes claws, caused by Microsporum and Trichophyton spp. Zoonotic; topical and systemic antifungals used concurrently in significant cases.

The overview above describes Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to rabbits — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.

Enilconazole(Imaverol, Clinafarm)

Dermatologic

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
Topical	0 topical	2x weekly	Until cure	Dermatophytosis	Moderate	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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Itraconazole(Sporanox, Itrafungol)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	5–10 mg/kg	q24h	Weeks	Dermatophytosis, systemic mycoses	Extrapolated	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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Terbinafine(Lamisil)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	20–40 mg/kg	q24h	14-28 days	Dermatophytosis	Extrapolated	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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Other conditions in Rabbits

Coccidiosis GI Stasis (Ileus)Sedation General Anesthesia Bacterial Infections Respiratory Infections Pain Management GI Ulceration

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