Budesonide for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Budesonide is used in rabbit for IBD (investigational). Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Budesonide in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Entocort EC
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Variable | IBD (investigational) | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Potent topically-acting glucocorticoid with high first-pass hepatic metabolism (~90%). Targets GI inflammation with reduced systemic effects.
Side effects & warnings
Used for IBD in dogs and cats. Still causes some adrenal suppression despite high first-pass effect. PU/PD and hepatopathy possible. Do not open or crush capsules.
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 Analgesic drugs with rabbit dosing
Budesonide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Budesonide 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.