Amitraz for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Amitraz is used in rabbit for Cheyletiella/Sarcoptic mange. Routes documented in rabbit: Topical. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amitraz in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Mitaban, Taktic
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0.01–0.025 % solution | q7-14d | 3-6 treatments; monitor for toxicity | Cheyletiella/Sarcoptic mange | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor and alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that inhibits arthropod nerve function, causing paralysis and death in mites and ticks.
Side effects & warnings
Do NOT use in cats, Chihuahuas, or debilitated animals. Alpha-2 agonist effects may cause sedation, bradycardia, hypothermia. Yohimbine or atipamezole can reverse toxicity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with rabbit dosing
Amitraz dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Amitraz 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.