Furosemide for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Furosemide is used in rabbit for Acute pulmonary edema, Cardiac disease adjunct, Pulmonary edema, fluid overload. Routes documented in rabbit: IV, PO, SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Furosemide in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lasix, Salix
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–4 mg/kg | q4-6h | Emergency | Acute pulmonary edema | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 1–4 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic | Cardiac disease adjunct | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| SC | 1–4 mg/kg | q4-6h | As needed | Pulmonary edema, fluid overload | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, producing potent diuresis.
Side effects & warnings
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 rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Cardiovascular drugs with rabbit dosing
Furosemide dosing in other species
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 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.