Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2–0.4 mg/kg PO q14d in rabbits, per Plumb DC. Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. (traced through to Plumb’s 10thttp.740 ref 75: Ivey E, Morrisey J. Therapeutics for rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3(1):183-216.) — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.850 (2026-08-01).. Ivermectin is used in rabbits for Cheyletiella (fur mites), Ear mites (Psoroptes cuniculi), fur mites. Routes documented in rabbits: PO, SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ivermectin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard
Contraindicated in Tortoise / Turtle
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.2–0.4 mg/kg | q14d | 3 treatments | Cheyletiella (fur mites) | Moderate | Plumb DC. Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. (traced through to Plumb’s 10thttp.740 ref 75: Ivey E, Morrisey J. Therapeutics for rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3(1):183-216.) — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.850 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 0.2–0.4 mg/kg | q14d | 2-3 treatments | Ear mites (Psoroptes cuniculi), fur mites | Strong | Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.850 (2026-08-01). |
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Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ivermectin dose ranges in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 0.2–0.4 mg/kg q14d; SC 0.2–0.4 mg/kg q14d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ivermectin in rabbits: PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Ivermectin in rabbits include: 3 treatments; 2-3 treatments. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ivermectin is indicated in rabbits for: Cheyletiella (fur mites), Ear mites (Psoroptes cuniculi), fur mites.
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Why a species-specific page? Ivermectin 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.