L-Lysine for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
L-Lysine is used in rabbit for Herpesvirus supportive care. Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for L-Lysine in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Enisyl-F, Viralys
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 125–250 mg/animal | q12-24h | As needed | Herpesvirus supportive care | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Competes with arginine for absorption and incorporation. Theoretically suppresses herpesvirus replication by reducing arginine availability needed for viral protein synthesis.
Side effects & warnings
Efficacy debated in recent studies. Generally very safe. May cause GI upset at high doses. Commonly used for FHV-1 in cats despite limited evidence.
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 Antiviral drugs with rabbit dosing
L-Lysine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? L-Lysine 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.