Reptile · Eublepharis macularius · typical adult weight 0.04–0.10 kg
Ceftiofur is dosed at 5 mg/kg IM q24h x 18 days in leopard geckos, per 188. Hellebuyck T, Pasmans F, Haesebrouck F, et al. Designing a successful antimicrobial treatment against Devriesea agamarum infections in lizards. Vet Microbiol. 2009;139:189-192. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.214 doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2009.05.003 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Ceftiofur is used in leopard geckos for Devriesea agamarum dermatitis/septicaemia - ceftiofur SODIUM only, NOT the crystalline-free acid (CCFA/Excede) depot, which the same page doses at 30 mg/kg IM, SC q10-12d in lizards. Routes documented in leopard geckos: IM. A typical adult leopard gecko weighs 0.04–0.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftiofur in leopard geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Excenel, Excede, Naxcel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5 mg/kg | q24h x 18 days | Devriesea agamarum dermatitis/septicaemia - ceftiofur SODIUM only, NOT the crystalline-free acid (CCFA/Excede) depot, which the same page doses at 30 mg/kg IM, SC q10-12d in lizards | Moderate | 188. Hellebuyck T, Pasmans F, Haesebrouck F, et al. Designing a successful antimicrobial treatment against Devriesea agamarum infections in lizards. Vet Microbiol. 2009;139:189-192. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.214 doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2009.05.003 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 5 mg/kg IM q24h x days |
| 5 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 5 mg/kg SC, IM q24h25 Lizards/PK; ceftiofur sodium; (green iguanas) |
| 30 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 30 mg/kg IM, SC50 Lizards/PK; ceftiofur crystalline-free acid; bearded dragons 30°C (86°F); interval may be q10-12d |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Veterinary third-generation cephalosporin. Metabolized to desfuroylceftiofur which retains antimicrobial activity. Broad gram-negative coverage.
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 leopard geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftiofur dose range in leopard geckos, with cited source references: IM 5 mg/kg q24h x 18 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftiofur in leopard geckos: IM.
Ceftiofur is indicated in leopard geckos for: Devriesea agamarum dermatitis/septicaemia - ceftiofur SODIUM only, NOT the crystalline-free acid (CCFA/Excede) depot, which the same page doses at 30 mg/kg IM, SC q10-12d in lizards.
These are general warnings for Ceftiofur across species; consult the leopard gecko dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Veterinary-labeled product. Excede formulation provides extended duration. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption during withdrawal.
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 leopard geckos — 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.