Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Propofol Injectable is dosed at 3–6 mg/kg IV IV to effect in rabbits, per Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Table 37.2 'Injectable Anesthetic Drugs and Drug Combinations (mg/kg) Used in Small Mammals', PDF p.552 (printed p.540), Rabbit column: 'Propofol 3-6 IV' — SOURCE EDITION: Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350. Propofol Injectable is used in rabbits for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in rabbits: IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol Injectable in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3–6 mg/kg | IV to effect | Single dose | Anesthesia induction | Weak |
| Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Table 37.2 'Injectable Anesthetic Drugs and Drug Combinations (mg/kg) Used in Small Mammals', PDF p.552 (printed p.540), Rabbit column: 'Propofol 3-6 IV' — SOURCE EDITION: Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5–15 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | unpremedicated 7.5-15 mg/kg i.v.; premedicated 2-6 mg/kg i.v. |
| 2–6 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | unpremedicated 7.5-15 mg/kg i.v.; premedicated 2-6 mg/kg i.v. |
| 6–8 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 6-8 mg/kg IV induction, followed by 0.8-1 mg/kg/min CRI |
| 0.8–1 |
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Potentiates GABA-A receptor activity and blocks NMDA receptors. Ultra-short acting IV induction agent. Rapid onset, smooth recovery.
IV only — perivascular injection causes minimal tissue damage (advantage over thiopental). Apnea with rapid injection. Lipid emulsion — strict aseptic handling. Cats: Heinz body anemia with repeated use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol Injectable dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IV 3–6 mg/kg IV to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol Injectable in rabbits: IV.
Cited course lengths for Propofol Injectable in rabbits include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propofol Injectable is indicated in rabbits for: Anesthesia induction.
These are general warnings for Propofol Injectable across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV only — perivascular injection causes minimal tissue damage (advantage over thiopental). Apnea with rapid injection. Lipid emulsion — strict aseptic handling. Cats: Heinz body anemia with repeated use.
Why a species-specific page? Propofol Injectable 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.
| IV |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 |
| 6-8 mg/kg IV induction, followed by 0.8-1 mg/kg/min CRI |
| 7.5–15 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 7.5-15 mg/kg IV |
| 5–14 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 5-14 mg/kg slow IV to effect or 20 mg/kg/min CRI |
| 1 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 12.5 mg/kg IV, IO followed by 1 mg/kg/min CRI |
| 5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 16 ± 5 mg/kg IV |
| 12.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 12.5 mg/kg IV, IO followed by 1 mg/kg/min CRI |
| 20 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.4 | 5-14 mg/kg slow IV to effect or 20 mg/kg/min CRI |
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.