Drugs Reported to be Toxic in Rabbits.

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  • Amoxicillin: Enteritis; enterotoxemia
  • Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: Enteritis; enterotoxemia
  • Ampicillin27,: Enteritis; enterotoxemia, high risk especially if given orally
  • Cephalosporins: Enteritis; enterotoxemia if given orally
  • Clindamycin27,: Enteritis; enterotoxemia, high risk
  • Erythromycin:Enteritis; enterotoxemia
  • Lincomycin27,: Enteritis; enterotoxemia, high risk
  • Penicillin27,: Enteritis; enterotoxemia if given orally
  • Procaine: May be fatal at doses of 0.4 mg/kg
  • Tiletamine: Nephrotoxic


There have also been some reports of antibiotic-related colitis in rabbits given Penicillin/streptomycin, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, and gentamicin. In general, parenteral antibiotic therapies are preferred over oral.


Vets strongly advise against using any of these oils in home remedies for your rabbits. These oils include:

  • Cinnamon Oil
  • Citrus Oil
  • Clove Oil
  • Eucalyptus Oil
  • Pennyroyal Oil
  • Peppermint Oil
  • Pine Oil
  • Sweet Birch Oil
  • Wintergreen Oil
  • Ylang-Ylang Oil

It may seem odd that peppermint oil is on this list, as rabbits can safely eat the peppermint herb. However, essential oils are very concentrated substances that are derived from plants, making them volatile and unsafe for ingestion by rabbits.

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