Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Doramectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg IM once in rabbits, per Kanbur M, Atalay O, Ica A, et al. The curative and antioxidative efficiency of doramectin and doramectin+vitamin AD3E treatment on Psoroptes cuniculi infestation in rabbits. Res Vet Sci. 2008;85:291-293 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.849 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.424, Doramectin monograph spanning p.424-425. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Doramectin is used in rabbits for Psoroptes mites. Routes documented in rabbits: IM. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doramectin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dectomax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.2 mg/kg | once | Psoroptes mites | Moderate | Kanbur M, Atalay O, Ica A, et al. The curative and antioxidative efficiency of doramectin and doramectin+vitamin AD3E treatment on Psoroptes cuniculi infestation in rabbits. Res Vet Sci. 2008;85:291-293 . | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.849 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.424, Doramectin monograph spanning p.424-425. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 0.2 mg/kg IM once,194 |
| 0.3 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 0.3 mg/kg SC |
| 0.4 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 0.4 mg/kg SC |
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.
Typical range: 1–5 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
MDR1-sensitive breeds: CONTRAINDICATED (Collies, etc.). Long duration of action (single injection). Not for use in cats. Approved for cattle/swine — extra-label in small animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doramectin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IM 0.2 mg/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doramectin in rabbits: IM.
Doramectin is indicated in rabbits for: Psoroptes mites.
These are general warnings for Doramectin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. MDR1-sensitive breeds: CONTRAINDICATED (Collies, etc.). Long duration of action (single injection). Not for use in cats. Approved for cattle/swine — extra-label in small animals.
Why a species-specific page? Doramectin 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.