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 DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01).. 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 DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01). |
| PO |
| 10–20 mg/kg |
| q12-24h |
| 14-30 days |
| Pasteurella multocida, snuffles |
| Strong |
| Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.857 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 5–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections (respiratory, UTI) | Strong | Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01). |
| 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). |
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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.