Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Terbinafine is dosed at 10–30 mg/kg PO q24h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.847 (Table 10.2, Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits), Terbinafine row, ref 166 = Morrissey JM, Carpenter JW, Appendix: Formulary. Indication printed as 'Dermatophytosis'.. Terbinafine is used in rabbits for Dermatophytosis. Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–30 mg/kg | q24h | 14-28 days | Dermatophytosis | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.847 (Table 10.2, Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits), Terbinafine row, ref 166 = Morrissey JM, Carpenter JW, Appendix: Formulary. Indication printed as 'Dermatophytosis'. |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol synthesis at an earlier step than azoles. Fungicidal.
Generally well-tolerated. May cause GI upset, hepatotoxicity (rare). Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Terbinafine dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 10–30 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine in rabbits: PO.
Cited course lengths for Terbinafine in rabbits include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Terbinafine is indicated in rabbits for: Dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Terbinafine across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well-tolerated. May cause GI upset, hepatotoxicity (rare). Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Terbinafine 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.