Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 8–16 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q24h in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted), Amikacin, Systemic, Dosages, printed p.50 (lookup p.77), entry a) under RABBITS: "8 - 16 mg/kg SC, IM, or IV daily dose (may be divided and given every 8-24 hours). Increased […]" Superscript 39 → Ivey E, Morrisey J. Therapeutics for rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract. 2000;3(1):183-216 (resolved via plumbref). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1341, Amikacin Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Amikacin is used in rabbits for Gram-negative infections (Pasteurella). Routes documented in rabbits: SC, IM, IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM, IV | 8–16 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Gram-negative infections (Pasteurella) | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted), Amikacin, Systemic, Dosages, printed p.50 (lookup p.77), entry a) under RABBITS: "8 - 16 mg/kg SC, IM, or IV daily dose (may be divided and given every 8-24 hours). Increased […]" Superscript 39 → Ivey E, Morrisey J. Therapeutics for rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract. 2000;3(1):183-216 (resolved via plumbref). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1341, Amikacin Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.28 | 2-10 mg/kg i.v., i.m., s.c. q8-12h |
| 5–10 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 5-10 mg/kg SC, IM, IV divided q8-24h 1.25 g/20 g P methylmethacrylate;18 see www.kerrier.com for a calcium sulfate alternative to polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)b |
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.
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: SC, IM, IV 8–16 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in rabbits: SC, IM, IV.
Cited course lengths for Amikacin in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amikacin is indicated in rabbits for: Gram-negative infections (Pasteurella).
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Why a species-specific page? Amikacin 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.