Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Estriol is used in rabbit for Post-spay urinary incontinence. Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Estriol in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Incurin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.02–0.04 mg/kg | q24h | 14 days loading, then taper; limited data | Post-spay urinary incontinence | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Short-acting natural estrogen that increases urethral sphincter tone and mucosal sensitivity. Minimal systemic estrogenic effects compared to other estrogens.
Lower risk of bone marrow suppression than other estrogens. Vulvar swelling and attracting males possible. Use lowest effective dose.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Estriol 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.