Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO once, then 25 mg/kg PO q24h x 10-20 days in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. 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 | once, then 25 mg/kg PO q24h x 10-20 days | 10-20 days | Coccidiosis (hepatic and intestinal) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–15 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 10-15 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 50 mg/kg PO once, then 25 mg/kg q24h × 10-20 days |
| 25 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.3 | 50 mg/kg PO once, then 25 mg/kg q24h × 10-20 days |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 once, then 25 mg/kg PO q24h x 10-20 days. 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.