Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Famotidine is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q12-24h in rabbits, per Fiorello CV. Personal communication; 2011.; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.499, Famotidine monograph spanning p.499-500. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.18 (Treatments Used in the Management of Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome (RGIS).a). Famotidine is used in rabbits for Gastric ulceration, Gastric protection. Routes documented in rabbits: PO, SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Famotidine in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pepcid
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | Gastric ulceration | Extrapolated | Fiorello CV. Personal communication; 2011.; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.499, Famotidine monograph spanning p.499-500. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.18 (Treatments Used in the Management of Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome (RGIS).a). |
| SC | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | Gastric protection | Extrapolated | Fiorello CV. Personal communication; 2011.; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.499, Famotidine monograph spanning p.499-500. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.18 (Treatments Used in the Management of Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome (RGIS).a).Compilation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.141 | 0.5 mg/kg p.o., s.c., i.v. q12h |
| 0.5–1 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.10 | 0.5-1 mg/kg PO, SC, IV q12- 24h,194 1 mg/kg IV q24h St |
| 1 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.10 | 0.5-1 mg/kg PO, SC, IV q12- 24h,194 1 mg/kg IV q24h St |
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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Competitively blocks histamine H2 receptors on parietal cells, reducing basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.
Generally well-tolerated. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Less effective than proton pump inhibitors at acid suppression.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Famotidine dose ranges in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg/kg q12-24h; SC 0.5–1 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Famotidine in rabbits: PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Famotidine in rabbits include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Famotidine is indicated in rabbits for: Gastric ulceration, Gastric protection.
These are general warnings for Famotidine across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well-tolerated. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Less effective than proton pump inhibitors at acid suppression.
Why a species-specific page? Famotidine 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.