Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ketoprofen is dosed at 1 mg/kg IM q12-24h in rabbits, per Paul-Murphy J, Ramer JC. Urgent care of the pet rabbit. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract. 1998;1:127-152. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.860 doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30158-5 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.4 (Chemical Restraint/Sedative/Anesthetic/Analgesic Agents Used in Rabbits.a,b). 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. Ketoprofen is used in rabbits for Musculoskeletal pain; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory. Routes documented in rabbits: IM. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoprofen in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ketofen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1 mg/kg | q12-24h | Musculoskeletal pain; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory | Moderate | Paul-Murphy J, Ramer JC. Urgent care of the pet rabbit. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract. 1998;1:127-152. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.860 doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30158-5 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.4 (Chemical Restraint/Sedative/Anesthetic/Analgesic Agents Used in Rabbits.a,b). 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 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.188 | g/ kg i.m., s.c. q24h; Hamsters, Gerbils, Rats: Up to 5 mg/kg p.o., i.m., s.c. q24h |
| 1 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 1 mg/kg IM q12-24h |
| 3 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 3 mg/kg SC, IM q24h |
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Non-selective COX inhibitor with potential lipoxygenase inhibitory activity. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketoprofen dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IM 1 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoprofen in rabbits: IM.
Ketoprofen is indicated in rabbits for: Musculoskeletal pain; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory.
These are general warnings for Ketoprofen across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Why a species-specific page? Ketoprofen 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.