Ceftriaxone for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ceftriaxone is used in rabbit for Severe bacterial infections. Routes documented in rabbit: SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftriaxone in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rocephin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 25–50 mg/kg | q12-24h | 7-14 days | Severe bacterial infections | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds PBPs inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Long half-life allows once-daily dosing. Excellent CSF penetration.
Side effects & warnings
Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions. Biliary pseudolithiasis possible. Adjust in hepatic/renal compromise.
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 Antibiotic drugs with rabbit dosing
Ceftriaxone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ceftriaxone 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.