Dobutamine for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Dobutamine is used in rabbit for Cardiogenic shock. Routes documented in rabbit: IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dobutamine in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dobutrex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–10 mcg/kg/min | CRI | Until stable | Cardiogenic shock | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
Continuous-rate infusion (CRI) in rabbit
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 2–10 mcg/kg/min CRI. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Mechanism of action
Selective beta-1 adrenergic agonist increasing cardiac contractility (positive inotrope) with less effect on heart rate than dopamine.
Side effects & warnings
IV CRI only — short half-life. Tachyarrhythmias at high doses. Cats are very sensitive — use lower doses. Monitor ECG and blood pressure continuously.
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 Cardiovascular drugs with rabbit dosing
Dobutamine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Dobutamine 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.