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Ponazuril for Rabbit

Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg

Ponazuril is used in rabbit for Eimeria stiedae (hepatic coccidiosis), Coccidiosis (Eimeria). Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ponazuril in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: Marquis

Dose ranges

RouteDoseFrequencyDurationIndicationEvidenceSource
PO20–50 mg/kgq24h5-7 daysEimeria stiedae (hepatic coccidiosis)ModerateCarpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
PO20 mg/kgq24h2-3 days; repeat in 7 daysCoccidiosis (Eimeria)ModerateCarpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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Mechanism of action

Inhibits coccidian parasite mitochondrial electron transport, disrupting energy production. Active metabolite of toltrazuril.

Side effects & warnings

Marketed for horses (EPM); used off-label in other species. Palatability may be poor. Compounded suspensions should be verified for stability.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Other Antiparasitic drugs with rabbit dosing

Ponazuril dosing in other species

Why a species-specific page? Ponazuril 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.