Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu
Contraindicated in rabbits: Oral beta-lactams cause fatal dysbiosis in rabbits. Cephalexin is dosed at 15 mg/kg SC q12h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Cephalexin is used in rabbits for Skin infections. Routes documented in rabbits: SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cephalexin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Keflex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 15 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Skin infections | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 15 mg/kg SC q12h 2 g/20 g methylmethacrylate;18 see www.kerrier.com for a calcium sulfate alternative to PMMAb |
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Typical range: 1–5 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. First-generation cephalosporin with good gram-positive coverage.
May cause GI upset. Use with caution in penicillin-allergic animals (cross-reactivity). Not effective against Pseudomonas.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Contraindicated in rabbits: Oral beta-lactams cause fatal dysbiosis in rabbits. Cephalexin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: SC 15 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Contraindicated in rabbits: Oral beta-lactams cause fatal dysbiosis in rabbits. Documented routes for Cephalexin in rabbits: SC.
Contraindicated in rabbits: Oral beta-lactams cause fatal dysbiosis in rabbits. Cited course lengths for Cephalexin in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Contraindicated in rabbits: Oral beta-lactams cause fatal dysbiosis in rabbits. Cephalexin is indicated in rabbits for: Skin infections.
Contraindicated in rabbits: Oral beta-lactams cause fatal dysbiosis in rabbits. These are general warnings for Cephalexin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause GI upset. Use with caution in penicillin-allergic animals (cross-reactivity). Not effective against Pseudomonas.
Why a species-specific page? Cephalexin 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.