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's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.878 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.563, Furosemide monograph spanning p.563-567; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rabbits). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. 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's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.878 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.563, Furosemide monograph spanning p.563-567; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rabbits). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
| 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' — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.8 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rabbits). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
| SC | 1–4 mg/kg | q4-6h prn | 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' — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.8 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rabbits). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.158 | 1-4 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q4-6h initially; maintenance doses are often 1-2 mg/ kg p.o. q8-24h |
| 0.3–2 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.8 | - 0.3-2 mg/kg SC, IM, IV prn |
| 1–4 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.8 | 1-4 mg/kg PO, SC q, 12, or 24h181b 1-4 mg/kg SC, IM, IV Pulm q4-6h,241 prn Cong 2-5 mg/kg PO, SC, IM, IV q12h |
| 1–4 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.8 | 1-4 mg/kg PO, SC q, 12, or 24h181b 1-4 mg/kg SC, IM, IV Pulm q4-6h,241 prn Cong 2-5 mg/kg PO, SC, IM, IV q12h |
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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 prn. 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.
| 2–5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.8 | 1-4 mg/kg PO, SC q, 12, or 24h181b 1-4 mg/kg SC, IM, IV Pulm q4-6h,241 prn Cong 2-5 mg/kg PO, SC, IM, IV q12h |
| 1–4 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.10 | 1-4 mg/kg IM, IV q4-6h |
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.