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Name of drug | Dosage | Route | Remarks |
Acepromazine/ Ketamine/ Xylazine | 1 mg/kg/ 35 mg/kg/ 5 mg/kg | IM | Surgical anesthesia lasting 45 – 75 min. Muscular relaxation Sleep time: 100 – 150 min. |
Alphaxalone/ Alphadolone | 6 – 9 mg/kg | IV | Light anesthesia lasting 20 - 40 min. Respiratory depression is observed at higher doses Sleep time: 10 – 20 min. |
Butorphanol/ Ketamine/ Xylazine | 0.1 mg/kg/ 50 mg/kg/ 5 mg/kg | IM | Surgical anesthesia lasting 60 – 90 min. Muscular relaxation Sleep time: 120 – 180 min. |
Butorphanol/ Ketamine/ Medetomidine | 0.4 mg/kg/ 15 mg/kg/ 0.25 mg/kg | IM | Surgical anesthesia lasting 60 – 90 min. Muscular relaxation Sleep time: 120 – 180 min. |
Enflurane | to effect | inhalant | Anesthetic gas of choice for rabbit surgery MAC = 2.9% |
Fentanyl/Droperidol | 0.2 mg/kg | SC | Surgical anesthesia lasting 30 to 40 min. Muscular relaxation Can induce bradycardia Sleep time: 90 – 240 min. |
Fentanyl/Fluanosone/ Diazepam | 0.3 ml/kg/ 2 mg/kg | IM IM, IV | Surgical anesthesia lasting 20 to 40 min. Muscular relaxation Sleeping time: 60 – 120 min. |
Fentanyl/Fluanosone/ Midazolam | 0.3 ml/kg/ 2 mg/kg | IM IM, IV | Surgical anesthesia lasting 20 to 40 min. Muscular relaxation Sleeping time: 60 – 120 min. |
Halothane | Induction: 3 – 4% Maintenance: 1 – 2% | inhalant | Anesthetic induction or maintenance Cardiovascular depression |
Isoflurane | Induction: 3 - 5% Maintenance: 1.5 – 1.75% | inhalant | Anesthetic gas of choice for rabbit surgery MAC = 2.05% |
Ketamine | 25 – 60 mg/kg | SC, IM IV | Short surgical anesthesia (20 min.) High dosage may induce respiratory depression or muscular stiffness Important salivary and bronchial secretions |
10 - 20 mg/kg | |||
Ketamine/ Acepromazine | 50 mg/kg 1 mg/kg | IM | Short surgical anesthesia (20 - 30 min.) Muscular relaxation Sleep time: 60 – 120 min. |
Ketamine/ Diazepam | 25 mg/kg/ 5 mg/kg | IM | Short surgical anesthesia (20 - 30 min.) Muscular relaxation Sleep time: 60 – 120 min. |
10-15 mg/kg/ 0.3-0.5 mg/kg | IM, IV | ||
Ketamine/ Medetomidine | 15 mg/kg 0.25 mg/kg | SC | Short surgical anesthesia (20 - 30 min.) Muscular relaxation Sleep time: 90 – 180 min. |
Ketamine/ Xylazine | 35 mg/kg/ 5 mg/kg | SC, IM IV | Short surgical anesthesia (20 - 30 min.) High dosage may induce bradycardia and muscular stiffness Important salivary and bronchial secretions Sleep time: 60 – 120 min. |
Lidocaine | 1.5%: 0.4 ml/kg | Epidural anesthesia | |
10%: topical to glottis | Facilitated intubation | ||
Medetomidine Reversal: Atipemazole | 0.250 mg/kg 0.05 mg/kg | SC IV | Should be avoided in rabbits with health issues, due to respiratory and cardiovascular depression properties of this compound. Venipuncture is difficult due to vasoconstriction of the veins. |
Methoxyflurane | Induction: 3% Maintenance: 0.401% | inhalant | Anesthetic induction or maintenance Good muscular relaxation Less pronounced cardiovascular depression than for halothane |
Nalorphine | 0.01 – 0.1 mg/kg | IV | Narcotic reversal |
Naloxone | 1 - 5 mg/kg | IV | Narcotic reversal |
Pentobarbitone | 20 - 45 mg/kg | IV | Light to medium plane anesthesia (20 - 30 min.) Best avoided in rabbits, due to respiratory and cardiac arrest at higher doses Sleep time: 60 – 120 min. |
Propofol | 8 - 12 mg/kg | IV | Short light anesthesia (5 - 10 min.) Respiratory depression depends on used dose No analgesic properties Smooth recovery Sleep time: 10 – 15 min. |
Sevoflurane | to effect | inhalant | Anesthetic gas of choice for rabbit surgery MAC = 3.7% |
Thiopenthal | 30 – 45 mg/kg | IV | Ultra short surgical anesthesia (5 – 10 min.); given “to effect” Light analgesia Important salivary and bronchial secretions Possible respiratory failure Sleep time: 10 – 15 min. |
Tiletamine/Zolazepam | 10 – 25 mg/kg | IM | Should be avoided for use in rabbits, due to possible renal tubular necrosis, except when used intranasally (10 mg/kg) |
Yohimbine | 0.2 – 1.0 mg/kg | IM, IV | Xylazine reversal |
Handbook of Rabbit and Rodent Medicine, Pergamon Veterinary Handbook Series) Butterworth Heinemann, 1996. Robertson SA, Eberhart S. Efficacy of the intranasal route for administration of anesthetic agents to adult rabbits. 1994; 44:159-65. Rabbit Mac - Kuku Bee Lyrics. Hi hi hi, itz a boy rabbit, im bring to you another one from the island, So for all my hommies and all for my hands all, vange vange come on.
Further informationBrammer DW, Doerning BJ, Chrisp CE, Rush HG. Anesthetic and nephrotoxic effects of Telazol in New Zealand white rabbits. Lab Anim Sci. 1991; 41:432-5. Doerning BJ, Brammer DW, Chrisp CE, Rush HG. Nephrotoxicity of tiletamine in New Zealand white rabbits. Lab Anim Sci. 1992; 42:267-9. Flecknell P. BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, Gloucester, UK: British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2000. Harcourt-Brown F, Textbook of Rabbit Medicine, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001. Hillyer E.V. and Quesenberry K.E. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, New York: WB Saunders Co., 1997. Laber-Laird K. Handbook of Rabbit and Rodent Medicine, Pergamon Veterinary Handbook Series) Butterworth Heinemann, 1996. Robertson SA, Eberhart S. Efficacy of the intranasal route for administration of anesthetic agents to adult rabbits. Lab Anim Sci. 1994; 44:159-65. |
One of the basic needs for a rabbit breeder is the ability to track rabbits genealogy over time. This is one of the first tenets of rabbit raising we picked up from Storey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits. KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS.
The problem with this, however, is how you plan to do it. If a rabbit is going to have an accurate pedigree, there are a lot of ways to store the information! This post will serve as a compilation of the rabbit pedigree programs that exist to date (as shown by internet searching. Hopefully it’s accurate, don’t shoot the messenger if something is forgotten!)
Traditional Pedigrees
The traditional way of pedigree record keeping is a handwritten pedigree. These are available from the ARBA store (https://www.arba.net/store/) and include the required three generations, complete with spaces to fill out weight, color, tattoo number, registration and grand champion numbers.
Another option is to use a pedigree template, like this one from The Nature Trail Custom Rabbit Pedigree Design. They will design a template that can be used repeatedly, each time you can type in the rabbit’s information. Pricing: $30 (as of post publication).
Database-based Pedigrees
Over time, smart folks have come up with the idea of creating a database pedigree program. Instead of having to write every bit of information in the pedigree, the rabbit’s information is entered into a database. Then, anytime that particular rabbit is selected in a pedigree it will automatically load and the information will populate!
As long as the original information entered is accurate, you have accurate pedigrees from that point forward, easy-peasey. The following are simply listings. We don’t have personal experience with each one of them! (We have used Kintraks for years because we have Mac computers.)
For Windows-based computers (PC):
Evan’s Software.Arguably the most popular pedigree software, particularly designed for those using a PC, Massechusetts-based Evan’s is reported to have excellent customer service; their webpage text exhibits a strong sense of humor on the part of the developers. Evan’s offers a service to import existing pedigree information from other databases. Pricing: $69-$89 (as of post publication).
ZooEasy. Designed for those using Windows-based computers, ZooEasy allows you to report pedigree information, medical data, finances, contacts and serves both ARBA members as well as members of the British Rabbit Council. Pricing: $59 (as of post publication).
Breeder’s Assistant. Designed specifically for dog and cat pedigrees using a Windows platform, Breeder’s Assistant can be used for all sorts of animals, including rabbits. The Breeder’s Assistant also included information stating it can import data from the Church of Latter Day Saint’s genealogical database. They offer several different types of pedigree formats, including a circular pedigree. So unique. Pricing: $99 and up (as of post publication).
Easy Rabbit Pedigree Generator. This CD-based software designed for Windows computers may be what you’re looking for if you can get past the gimmicky sales pitch of their website and want a simple, functional pedigree design. Pricing: $17 (as of post publication).
PC or Mac computers:
KinTraks. For many years, KinTraks was the only pedigree program available for Mac users – this is why we originally chose it for our rabbitry. Over the years, though, we have appreciated that it was a one-time purchase, the customer support is quick and personal, and the interface is very easy to use. There are a lot of ways to customize the pedigrees as well. Trial version of 100 records offered for free. Pricing: $18 (as of post publication).
Bunny Trails Software. Bunny Trails can run on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems, and was created by rabbit breeders for rabbit breeders. Includes a free app that will work on the iPhone, iPad, or iTouch and offers support for tracking show points and performances (this could be very handy for recording information during the show). Pricing: $59 – $79 (as of post publication).
Global Pedigree Project. The Global Pedigree Project is cloud-based, meaning that if you have an internet connection you can use it, regardless of whether you’re accessing the internet on a Mac or PC. Once a part of the Global Pedigree Project, users can search any rabbit within the database, whether it is in their barn or not. (I have asked my friend with Global Pedigree to double check factual information on rabbits for me – a really handy feature!) The upside? Lots of shared information and the ability to look at what other breeders have uploaded. The downside? It could be really easy for people to falsify their pedigrees using data from other rabbits. The emailed pedigrees are very well designed. Subscription based service. Pricing: $12.50 – $75 (as of post publication).
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Do you have any pedigree programs to add to this list? What are your personal experiences using them? Leave your response in the comments!
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