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) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). 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.
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| 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) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). |
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q12-24h | 14-30 days | Pasteurella multocida, snuffles | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.857 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| PO | 5–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections (respiratory, UTI) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.450, Enrofloxacin monograph spanning p.450-454. — 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 | 5–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.845Compilation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.