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'. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. 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'. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.2 | 10 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 10–30 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.2 | 10-30 mg/kg PO q24h 100 mg/kg PO Less q12h × 21 days |
| 100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.2 | 10-30 mg/kg PO q24h 100 mg/kg PO Less q12h × 21 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 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.