Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Ceftiofur is dosed at 2.2–4 mg/kg IM q 24 h in russian tortoises, per Gauvin J. Drug therapy in reptiles. Seminars in Avian & Exotic Med. 1993;2:48-59. PMID: 36402488 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.256 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.256' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.229; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.229. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Ceftiofur (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for russian tortoises. Routes documented in russian tortoises: IM. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftiofur in russian tortoises, 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 | 2.2–4 mg/kg | q 24 h | — | Weak | Gauvin J. Drug therapy in reptiles. Seminars in Avian & Exotic Med. 1993;2:48-59. PMID: 36402488 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.256 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.256' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.229; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.229. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.77 | 4 mg/kg i.m. q24h |
| 4 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 4 mg/kg IM q24h70 Tortoises/ceftiofur sodium; upper respiratory infection |
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 russian tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftiofur dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: IM 2.2–4 mg/kg q 24 h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftiofur in russian tortoises: IM.
These are general warnings for Ceftiofur across species; consult the russian tortoise 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 russian tortoises — 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.