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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.860 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30158-5. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.860 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30158-5 |
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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.