Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 5–20 mg/kg IM q12h in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Enrofloxacin is used in rabbits for Bacterial infections, Pasteurella multocida, snuffles, Bacterial infections (respiratory, UTI). Routes documented in rabbits: IM, PO, SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 4 cited dose rules for Enrofloxacin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Baytril
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM |
| 5–20 mg/kg |
| q12h |
| 7-14 days |
| Bacterial infections |
| Moderate |
| Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q12-24h | 14-30 days | Pasteurella multocida, snuffles | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.857 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
| PO | 5–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections (respiratory, UTI) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
| SC | 5–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.857 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.857' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.845; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.845. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.135 | 10-20 mg/kg p.o., s.c., i.v. q24h |
| 5–10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.18 | 5-10 mg/kg PO, SC, IM, IV q12h,29,175 |
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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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Enrofloxacin dose ranges in rabbits, with cited source references: IM 5–20 mg/kg q12h; PO 10–20 mg/kg q12-24h; PO 5–20 mg/kg q12h; SC 5–20 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in rabbits: IM, PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Enrofloxacin in rabbits include: 7-14 days; 14-30 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Enrofloxacin is indicated in rabbits for: Bacterial infections, Pasteurella multocida, snuffles, Bacterial infections (respiratory, UTI).
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin 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.