Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Tetracycline is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg PO q8-12h in rabbits, per Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.845 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Tetracycline is used in rabbits for Antimicrobial (systemic). Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tetracycline in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Panmycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | q8-12h | Antimicrobial (systemic) | Moderate | Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed., Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA; 2018. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.845 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic.
Chelation with Ca, Mg, Fe reduces absorption — give on empty stomach. Tooth discoloration in young animals. Photosensitivity. Esophageal irritation in cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tetracycline dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 50–100 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tetracycline in rabbits: PO.
Tetracycline is indicated in rabbits for: Antimicrobial (systemic).
These are general warnings for Tetracycline across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Chelation with Ca, Mg, Fe reduces absorption — give on empty stomach. Tooth discoloration in young animals. Photosensitivity. Esophageal irritation in cats.
Why a species-specific page? Tetracycline 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.