Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Albendazole is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q24h x 10 days in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.849 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.21, Albendazole monograph spanning p.20-21. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Albendazole is used in rabbits for Encephalitozoonosis (E. cuniculi). Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albendazole in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Valbazen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | q24h x 10 days | Encephalitozoonosis (E. cuniculi) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.849 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.21, Albendazole monograph spanning p.20-21. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5–20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 7.5-20 mg/kg PO q24h × 3-14 days 20 mg/kg PO q24h × 10 days |
| 20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 7.5-20 mg/kg PO q24h × 3-14 days 20 mg/kg PO q24h × 10 days |
| 30 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 30 mg/kg PO q24h × 30 days, then 15 mg/kg q24h × 30 days |
| 15 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 30 mg/kg PO q24h × 30 days, then 15 mg/kg q24h × 30 days |
| 150 |
Typical range: 1–5 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasite cells. Disrupts glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores.
Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Albendazole dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg q24h x 10 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Albendazole in rabbits: PO.
Albendazole is indicated in rabbits for: Encephalitozoonosis (E. cuniculi).
These are general warnings for Albendazole across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Why a species-specific page? Albendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in rabbits — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.
| PO |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 |
| 150 mg/kg PO once |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.