Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Marbofloxacin is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg PO q24h in rabbits, per Carpenter JW, Pollock CG, Koch DE, et al. Single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of marbofloxacin after oral administration to rabbits. Am J Vet Res. 2009;70:522-526. doi:10.2460/ajvr.70.4.522 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Marbofloxacin is used in rabbits for Bacterial infections, Bacterial infections when oral not feasible. Routes documented in rabbits: PO, SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Marbofloxacin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–5 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Carpenter JW, Pollock CG, Koch DE, et al. Single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of marbofloxacin after oral administration to rabbits. Am J Vet Res. 2009;70:522-526. doi:10.2460/ajvr.70.4.522 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.843 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
| SC | 2–5 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections when oral not feasible | Weak | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed., Part B: Exotic Pets, Marbofloxacin, printed p.189 (corpus PDF p.203): 'Mammals: 2-5 mg/kg p.o., s.c., i.m. q24h' — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.203 | 2-5 mg/kg p.o., s.c., i.m. q24h |
| 4 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.9 | 4 mg/kg IV |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication. Concentration-dependent bactericidal.
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). May lower seizure threshold. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs in dehydrated patients.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Marbofloxacin dose ranges in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 2–5 mg/kg q24h; SC 2–5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Marbofloxacin in rabbits: PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Marbofloxacin in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Marbofloxacin is indicated in rabbits for: Bacterial infections, Bacterial infections when oral not feasible.
These are general warnings for Marbofloxacin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). May lower seizure threshold. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs in dehydrated patients.
Why a species-specific page? Marbofloxacin 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.