Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Midazolam Injectable is dosed at 0.5–2 mg/kg IM IM, combined with other agents in rabbits, per Morissey JM, Carpenter JW. Appendix: Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.862 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350. Midazolam Injectable is used in rabbits for Pre-anesthetic sedation. Routes documented in rabbits: IM. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Midazolam Injectable in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Versed
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–2 mg/kg | IM, combined with other agents | Single dose | Pre-anesthetic sedation | Strong | Morissey JM, Carpenter JW. Appendix: Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.862 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2–2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 | 0.2-2 mg/kg i.v., i.m.; general anaesthesia: 0.25-1.0 mg/kg i.v. when used with Fentanyl/Fluanisone |
| 0.25–1 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 | 0.2-2 mg/kg i.v., i.m.; general anaesthesia: 0.25-1.0 mg/kg i.v. when used with Fentanyl/Fluanisone |
| 0.25–0.5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 0.25-0.5 mg/kg IM 0.25-1 mg/kg SC, M IM, IV 0.25-2 mg/kg SC, S IM, IV |
| 0.25–1 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 0.25-0.5 mg/kg IM 0.25-1 mg/kg SC, M IM, IV 0.25-2 mg/kg SC, S IM, IV |
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Water-soluble benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor activity. Anxiolysis, muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant. Becomes lipophilic at physiological pH.
DEA Schedule IV. IM absorption reliable (unlike diazepam). Intranasal route for seizures. Sedation, respiratory depression. Flumazenil for reversal.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Midazolam Injectable dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IM 0.5–2 mg/kg IM, combined with other agents. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Midazolam Injectable in rabbits: IM.
Cited course lengths for Midazolam Injectable in rabbits include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Midazolam Injectable is indicated in rabbits for: Pre-anesthetic sedation.
These are general warnings for Midazolam Injectable across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. DEA Schedule IV. IM absorption reliable (unlike diazepam). Intranasal route for seizures. Sedation, respiratory depression. Flumazenil for reversal.
Why a species-specific page? Midazolam 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.
| 0.25–2 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 0.25-0.5 mg/kg IM 0.25-1 mg/kg SC, M IM, IV 0.25-2 mg/kg SC, S IM, IV |
| 0.01–0.05 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | (Mi) 0.5 A mg/kg + (Bpr) 0.01-0.05 mg/kg SC, IM |
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