Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Furosemide is dosed at 2–4 mg/kg IV q4-6h 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.878 (2026-08-01).. Furosemide is used in rabbits for Acute pulmonary edema, Cardiac disease adjunct, Pulmonary edema, fluid overload. Routes documented in rabbits: IV, PO, SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Furosemide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–4 mg/kg | q4-6h | Emergency | Acute pulmonary edema | Extrapolated | Plumb DC. Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.878 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 1–4 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic | Cardiac disease adjunct | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, Table 10.8 'Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rabbits', p.872 (Furosemide continuation): '1-4 mg/kg PO, SC q8, 12, or 24h181b' |
| SC | 1–4 mg/kg | q4-6h | As needed | Pulmonary edema, fluid overload | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, Table 10.8 'Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rabbits', p.872 (continuation of the Furosemide entry begun on p.871): '1-4 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q4-6h194,241 prn — Pulmonary edema' |
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Inhibits sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, producing potent diuresis.
Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Furosemide dose ranges in rabbits, with cited source references: IV 2–4 mg/kg q4-6h; PO 1–4 mg/kg q8-12h; SC 1–4 mg/kg q4-6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Furosemide in rabbits: IV, PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Furosemide in rabbits include: Emergency; Chronic; As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Furosemide is indicated in rabbits for: Acute pulmonary edema, Cardiac disease adjunct, Pulmonary edema, fluid overload.
These are general warnings for Furosemide across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
Why a species-specific page? Furosemide 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.