Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 20 mg/kg IM q72h in bearded dragons, per White SD, Bourdeau P, Bruet V, et al. Reptiles with dermatological lesions: a retrospective study of 301 cases at two university veterinary teaching hospitals (1992-2008). Vet Dermatol. 2010;22:150-161. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2010.00926.x; Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30105-6 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 (2026-08-01).. Ceftazidime is used in bearded dragons for Gram-negative bacterial infections. Routes documented in bearded dragons: IM, SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ceftazidime in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 20 mg/kg | q72h | 14-21 days | Gram-negative bacterial infections | Moderate | White SD, Bourdeau P, Bruet V, et al. Reptiles with dermatological lesions: a retrospective study of 301 cases at two university veterinary teaching hospitals (1992-2008). Vet Dermatol. 2010;22:150-161. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2010.00926.x; Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30105-6 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 20 mg/kg | q72h | 14-21 days | Gram-negative bacterial infections | Moderate | Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30105-6; Stahl SJ. Pet lizard conditions and syndromes. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2003;12:162-182. doi:10.1053/saep.2003.00019-7 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
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.
Ceftazidime dose ranges in bearded dragons, with cited source references: IM 20 mg/kg q72h; SC 20 mg/kg q72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in bearded dragons: IM, SC.
Cited course lengths for Ceftazidime in bearded dragons include: 14-21 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ceftazidime is indicated in bearded dragons for: Gram-negative bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftazidime 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.