Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in Rabbits
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
5 cited drugs treat Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in rabbits: Enilconazole, Griseofulvin, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, 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 | Avoid oral ingestion | 2x weekly | Until cure | Dermatophytosis | Moderate | Meredith A. Skin disease and treatment of rabbits. In: Paterson S, ed. Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Science; 2006:289-311. doi:10.1002/9780470752432.ch23 — Quesenberry et al., Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents, 4th Ed, p.223 |
Griseofulvin(Fulvicin, Grisovin)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 12.5–25 mg/kg | q12-24h x 30-45 days | Dermatophytosis (advanced cases) | Moderate | Quesenberry KE. Rabbits. In: Birchard SJ, Sherding RG, eds. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1994:1345-1362. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.846 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Itraconazole(Sporanox, Itrafungol)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Weeks | Dermatophytosis, systemic mycoses | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) [ed.] — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.708, Itraconazole monograph spanning p.704-708. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Ketoconazole(Nizoral)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–40 mg/kg | q24h | Dermatophytosis | Weak | Fehr M. Zoonotic potential of dermatophytosis in small mammals. J Exot Pet Med. 2015;24:308-316. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.847 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Terbinafine(Lamisil)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–30 mg/kg | q24h | 14-28 days | Dermatophytosis | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.847 (Table 10.2, Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits), Terbinafine row, ref 166 = Morrissey JM, Carpenter JW, Appendix: Formulary. Indication printed as 'Dermatophytosis'. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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