Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q12h in rabbits, per Burgmann P, Percy DH. Antimicrobial drug use in rodents and rabbits. In: PrescottJF, Baggot JD, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine; Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 1993:524-541. | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.844 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.972, Oxytetracycline monograph spanning p.972-976. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Oxytetracycline is used in rabbits for Antimicrobial (systemic). Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Terramycin, Liquamycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q12h | Antimicrobial (systemic) | Moderate | Burgmann P, Percy DH. Antimicrobial drug use in rodents and rabbits. In: PrescottJF, Baggot JD, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine; Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 1993:524-541. | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.844 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.972, Oxytetracycline monograph spanning p.972-976. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–25 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.221 | Ferrets, Hamsters, Gerbils: 20-25 mg/kg i.m. q8-12h |
| 15 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.221 | 15 mg/kg i.m. q12h or 30 mg/kg of the 5-10% non-depot preparation s.c. q72h |
| 30 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.221 | 15 mg/kg i.m. q12h or 30 mg/kg of the 5-10% non-depot preparation s.c. q72h |
| 15 |
Typical range: 1–5 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent.
Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytetracycline dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline in rabbits: PO.
Oxytetracycline is indicated in rabbits for: Antimicrobial (systemic).
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
Why a species-specific page? Oxytetracycline 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.
| IM |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 |
| 15 mg/kg IM q8h 25 mg/kg SC q24h 50 mg/kg PO q12h,194 |
| 25 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 15 mg/kg IM q8h 25 mg/kg SC q24h 50 mg/kg PO q12h,194 |
| 50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 15 mg/kg IM q8h 25 mg/kg SC q24h 50 mg/kg PO q12h,194 |
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.