Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Rabbit
Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids is used in rabbit for Skin/coat health, Anti-inflammatory, coat health. Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Welactin, Dermaquin, Free Form Omega-3, Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–50 mg/kg EPA+DHA | q24h | Long-term | Skin/coat health | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 30–50 mg/kg EPA+DHA | q24h | Long-term | Anti-inflammatory, coat health | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
EPA and DHA compete with arachidonic acid as substrate for cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, producing less inflammatory eicosanoids. Anti-inflammatory and membrane-stabilizing effects.
Side effects & warnings
Used for inflammatory conditions (skin disease, arthritis, CKD, cardiac disease). Very safe. May cause GI upset at high doses. Marine-sourced preferred over plant (flaxseed).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Omega-3 Fatty Acids 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.