Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 6–10 mg/kg IV To effect in rabbits, per Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.864 (2026-08-01).. Propofol is used in rabbits for Induction of general anesthesia. Routes documented in rabbits: IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol 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 | 6–10 mg/kg | To effect | Single induction | Induction of general anesthesia | Moderate | Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.864 (2026-08-01). |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
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 dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IV 6–10 mg/kg To effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in rabbits: IV.
Cited course lengths for Propofol in rabbits include: Single induction. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propofol is indicated in rabbits for: Induction of general anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol 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.