Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Silymarin is used in rabbit for Hepatoprotection. Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Silymarin in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Marin, Milk Thistle, Denamarin, Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Hepatoprotection | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoid from milk thistle. Stabilizes hepatocyte membranes, stimulates protein synthesis, and scavenges free radicals.
Generally safe. Often combined with SAMe (Denamarin). Evidence for hepatoprotection moderate. GI upset at high doses. May interact with P-glycoprotein substrates.
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? Silymarin 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.