Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 6–15 mg/kg TOPICAL q30d (monthly) in rabbits, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part B: Exotic Pets (ed. Joanna Hedley), Selamectin (Stronghold), DOSES, printed p.265 / corpus p.279: 'Mammals: Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents: 6-15 mg/kg monthly; Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs: 6-18 mg/kg monthly.'. Selamectin is used in rabbits for Ear mites, fur mites (Cheyletiella). Routes documented in rabbits: TOPICAL. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 6–15 mg/kg | q30d (monthly) | Monthly, repeat 2-3 times | Ear mites, fur mites (Cheyletiella) | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part B: Exotic Pets (ed. Joanna Hedley), Selamectin (Stronghold), DOSES, printed p.265 / corpus p.279: 'Mammals: Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents: 6-15 mg/kg monthly; Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs: 6-18 mg/kg monthly.' |
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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 rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Selamectin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: TOPICAL 6–15 mg/kg q30d (monthly). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selamectin in rabbits: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Selamectin in rabbits include: Monthly, repeat 2-3 times. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Selamectin is indicated in rabbits for: Ear mites, fur mites (Cheyletiella).
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 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.