Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Trimethoprim is dosed at 15–30 mg/kg PO q12h in rabbits, per Plumb DC. Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.845 (2026-08-01).. Trimethoprim is used in rabbits for Respiratory/urinary infections. Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Trimethoprim in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tribrissen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–30 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Respiratory/urinary infections | Moderate | Plumb DC. Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.845 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) in folate synthesis pathway. Synergistic bactericidal activity when combined with sulfonamides.
Almost always used in combination with a sulfonamide. Folate supplementation recommended in cats and during pregnancy. KCS risk in dogs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Trimethoprim dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 15–30 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Trimethoprim in rabbits: PO.
Cited course lengths for Trimethoprim in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Trimethoprim is indicated in rabbits for: Respiratory/urinary infections.
These are general warnings for Trimethoprim across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Almost always used in combination with a sulfonamide. Folate supplementation recommended in cats and during pregnancy. KCS risk in dogs.
Why a species-specific page? Trimethoprim 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.