Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q24h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Sulfadimethoxine is used in rabbits for Coccidiosis (hepatic and intestinal). Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h | 10-20 days | Coccidiosis (hepatic and intestinal) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sulfadimethoxine dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in rabbits: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sulfadimethoxine in rabbits include: 10-20 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in rabbits for: Coccidiosis (hepatic and intestinal).
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadimethoxine 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.