Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Alfaxalone is used in rabbit for Sedation, Minor procedure sedation, Short procedure anesthesia (endoscopy), Anesthetic induction. Routes documented in rabbit: IM, IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 4 cited dose rules for Alfaxalone in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Alfaxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 3–5 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Sedation | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IM | 3–5 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Minor procedure sedation | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IV | 2–3 mg/kg | once | Single dose; top up 0.5-1 mg/kg | Short procedure anesthesia (endoscopy) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IV | 2–4 mg/kg | once | Single induction dose | Anesthetic induction | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Neuroactive steroid that modulates GABA-A receptors, producing dose-dependent sedation to general anesthesia.
Apnea with rapid IV injection — titrate slowly. No analgesic properties. Short shelf life once broached (use within 6 hours unless preserved formulation). Good safety profile in exotic species.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Alfaxalone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in rabbit — 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.