Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Calcium Gluconate is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg IV q6-24h prn in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., Table 4.9 (Nutritional/mineral/fluid support used in reptiles), p.263. Calcium Gluconate is used in bearded dragons for Hypocalcemia, metabolic bone disease (acute), Chronic MBD supplementation, Chronic MBD management. Routes documented in bearded dragons: IV, SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Calcium Gluconate in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 50–100 mg/kg | q6-24h prn | Until stabilized | Hypocalcemia, metabolic bone disease (acute) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., Table 4.9 (Nutritional/mineral/fluid support used in reptiles), p.263 |
| SC | 50–100 mg/kg | q12-24h | Until calcium levels normal | Chronic MBD supplementation | Moderate | Mans C, Braun J. Update on common nutritional disorders of captive reptiles. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2014;17:369-395. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2014.05.002; Benne[tt] RA. Management of common reptile emergencies. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1998:67-72.; McArthur SD.J, Wilkinson RJ, Barrows MG. Tortoises and turtles. In: Meredith A, Redrobe S, eds. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 4th ed., British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucestershire, GB; 2002:208-222. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 50–100 mg/kg | q24h | Until calcium levels stable | Chronic MBD management | Moderate | Mans C, Braun J. Update on common nutritional disorders of captive reptiles. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2014;17:369-395. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2014.05.002 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01). |
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Provides ionized calcium for neuromuscular function, cardiac conduction, and bone metabolism. Cardioprotective against hyperkalemia.
IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Gluconate dose ranges in bearded dragons, with cited source references: IV 50–100 mg/kg q6-24h prn; SC 50–100 mg/kg q12-24h; SC 50–100 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Gluconate in bearded dragons: IV, SC.
Cited course lengths for Calcium Gluconate in bearded dragons include: Until stabilized; Until calcium levels normal; Until calcium levels stable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcium Gluconate is indicated in bearded dragons for: Hypocalcemia, metabolic bone disease (acute), Chronic MBD supplementation, Chronic MBD management.
These are general warnings for Calcium Gluconate across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Gluconate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.