Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Selamectin is used in rabbit for Ear mites, fur mites (Cheyletiella). Routes documented in rabbit: TOPICAL. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 6–18 mg/kg | q30d | Monthly, repeat 2-3 times | Ear mites, fur mites (Cheyletiella) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Absorbed through skin; reaches systemic circulation.
Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Selamectin 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.