Ceftiofur for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Ceftiofur is used in bearded dragon for Bacterial infections. Routes documented in bearded dragon: IM. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftiofur in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Excenel, Excede, Naxcel
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | q24-48h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Veterinary third-generation cephalosporin. Metabolized to desfuroylceftiofur which retains antimicrobial activity. Broad gram-negative coverage.
Side effects & warnings
Veterinary-labeled product. Excede formulation provides extended duration. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption during withdrawal.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Ceftiofur dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ceftiofur pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.