Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Alfaxalone Injectable is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg IV IV to effect in rabbits, per Marin P, Belda E, Laredo FG, et al. Pharmacokinetics and sedative effects of alfaxalone with and without dexmedetomidine in rabbits. Res Vet Sci. 2020;129:6-12. doi:10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.12.015 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.855 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.4 (Chemical Restraint/Sedative/Anesthetic/Analgesic Agents Used in Rabbits.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Alfaxalone Injectable is used in rabbits for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in rabbits: IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Alfaxalone Injectable in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Alfaxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3–5 mg/kg | IV to effect |
| Single dose |
| Anesthesia induction |
| Strong |
| Marin P, Belda E, Laredo FG, et al. Pharmacokinetics and sedative effects of alfaxalone with and without dexmedetomidine in rabbits. Res Vet Sci. 2020;129:6-12. doi:10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.12.015 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.855 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.4 (Chemical Restraint/Sedative/Anesthetic/Analgesic Agents Used in Rabbits.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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Neuroactive steroid modulating GABA-A receptor. Produces rapid, smooth induction with minimal cardiovascular depression. IM route possible in cats and exotics.
FDA-approved for dogs and cats. IM route useful in fractious cats and exotic species. Apnea possible with rapid IV. Good muscle relaxation. Smooth recovery.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Alfaxalone Injectable dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IV 3–5 mg/kg IV to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Alfaxalone Injectable in rabbits: IV.
Cited course lengths for Alfaxalone Injectable in rabbits include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Alfaxalone Injectable is indicated in rabbits for: Anesthesia induction.
These are general warnings for Alfaxalone Injectable across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved for dogs and cats. IM route useful in fractious cats and exotic species. Apnea possible with rapid IV. Good muscle relaxation. Smooth recovery.
Why a species-specific page? Alfaxalone Injectable 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.