Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ketamine Injectable is dosed at 15–35 mg/kg IM IM once in rabbits, per GillettCS. Selected drug dosages and clinical reference data. In: Manning PJ, Ringler DH, Newcomer CE, eds. The Biology of the Laboratory Rabbit, 2nd ed., Academic Press, San Diego, CA; 1994:467-472. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-469235-0.50028-2 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.860 (2026-08-01).. Ketamine Injectable is used in rabbits for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in rabbits: IM. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketamine Injectable in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ketaset, VetaKet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 15–35 mg/kg | IM once | Single dose | Anesthesia induction | Strong |
| GillettCS. Selected drug dosages and clinical reference data. In: Manning PJ, Ringler DH, Newcomer CE, eds. The Biology of the Laboratory Rabbit, 2nd ed., Academic Press, San Diego, CA; 1994:467-472. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-469235-0.50028-2 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.860 (2026-08-01). |
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NMDA receptor antagonist producing dissociative anesthesia. Maintains pharyngeal reflexes and respiratory drive. Analgesic at sub-anesthetic doses.
DEA Schedule III. Eyes remain open (lubricate). Combine with benzodiazepine or alpha-2 agonist (reduces dose, improves recovery). Cats: recovery dysphoria. Widely used in exotics.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketamine Injectable dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IM 15–35 mg/kg IM once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketamine Injectable in rabbits: IM.
Cited course lengths for Ketamine Injectable in rabbits include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ketamine Injectable is indicated in rabbits for: Anesthesia induction.
These are general warnings for Ketamine Injectable across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. DEA Schedule III. Eyes remain open (lubricate). Combine with benzodiazepine or alpha-2 agonist (reduces dose, improves recovery). Cats: recovery dysphoria. Widely used in exotics.
Why a species-specific page? Ketamine Injectable 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.