Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Mirtazapine is dosed at 0.3–0.5 mg/kg PO q24h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rabbits). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Mirtazapine is used in rabbits for Appetite stimulation. Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mirtazapine in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Remeron, Mirataz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.3–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | As needed | Appetite stimulation | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rabbits). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3–0.5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.10 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg PO q24h |
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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Antagonizes presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic autoreceptors and heteroreceptors, increasing norepinephrine and serotonin release. Potent appetite stimulant.
Mirataz (transdermal) FDA-approved for feline weight loss. Strong appetite stimulant. Sedation at low doses. Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs. Cats: q48-72h dosing (longer half-life).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Mirtazapine dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 0.3–0.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mirtazapine in rabbits: PO.
Cited course lengths for Mirtazapine in rabbits include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Mirtazapine is indicated in rabbits for: Appetite stimulation.
These are general warnings for Mirtazapine across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Mirataz (transdermal) FDA-approved for feline weight loss. Strong appetite stimulant. Sedation at low doses. Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs. Cats: q48-72h dosing (longer half-life).
Why a species-specific page? Mirtazapine 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.