Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Chloramphenicol is dosed at 30–50 mg/kg PO q12h in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.248, Chloramphenicol monograph spanning p.245-248. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Chloramphenicol is used in rabbits for Bacterial infections, Bacterial infections when oral not feasible. Routes documented in rabbits: PO, SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Chloramphenicol in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–50 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.248, Chloramphenicol monograph spanning p.245-248. — 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. |
| SC | 30–50 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections when oral not feasible | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.248, Chloramphenicol monograph spanning p.245-248. — 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.84 | 50 mg/kg p.o., s.c. q12-24h |
| 30–50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | - 30-50 mg/kg PO, SC, IM, IV q8-24h |
| 55 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 55 mg/kg PO q12h × 4 wk |
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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Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting peptidyl transferase and bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic.
Human health hazard: wear gloves when handling (aplastic anemia risk in humans). May cause bone marrow suppression in cats. Monitor CBC during prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chloramphenicol dose ranges in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 30–50 mg/kg q12h; SC 30–50 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chloramphenicol in rabbits: PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Chloramphenicol in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chloramphenicol is indicated in rabbits for: Bacterial infections, Bacterial infections when oral not feasible.
These are general warnings for Chloramphenicol across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Human health hazard: wear gloves when handling (aplastic anemia risk in humans). May cause bone marrow suppression in cats. Monitor CBC during prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Chloramphenicol 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.