Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Moxidectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg PO repeat in 10 days in rabbits, per Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. | Wagner R, Wendlberger U. Field efficacy of moxidectin in dogs and rabbits naturally infested with Sarcoptes spp., Demodex spp., and Psoroptes spp. mites. Vet Parasitol. 2000;93:149-158. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.851 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Moxidectin is used in rabbits for Psoroptic mange. Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Moxidectin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: ProHeart, Advantage Multi, ProHeart 6, ProHeart 12
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.2 mg/kg | repeat in 10 days | Psoroptic mange | Moderate | Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. | Wagner R, Wendlberger U. Field efficacy of moxidectin in dogs and rabbits naturally infested with Sarcoptes spp., Demodex spp., and Psoroptes spp. mites. Vet Parasitol. 2000;93:149-158. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.851 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Sustained-release formulation provides 6- or 12-month heartworm prevention.
Caution in MDR1-mutant dogs. ProHeart injection: risk of anaphylaxis (monitor 30 min post-injection). Test for heartworm before starting. Store properly.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Moxidectin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 0.2 mg/kg repeat in 10 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Moxidectin in rabbits: PO.
Moxidectin is indicated in rabbits for: Psoroptic mange.
These are general warnings for Moxidectin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Caution in MDR1-mutant dogs. ProHeart injection: risk of anaphylaxis (monitor 30 min post-injection). Test for heartworm before starting. Store properly.
Why a species-specific page? Moxidectin 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.