Fish · Betta splendens · typical adult weight 0.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin is dosed at 15 mg/kg i.v. q2-5days in bettas, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.91. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.91' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.77; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.77. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Ciprofloxacin (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for bettas. Routes documented in bettas: i.v.. A typical adult betta weighs 0.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ciprofloxacin in bettas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cipro, Baytril
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i.v. | 15 mg/kg | q2-5days | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.91. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.91' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.77; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.77. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.91 | 15 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q2-5days d. |
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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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication. Active metabolite of enrofloxacin in some species. Concentration-dependent killing.
Avoid in young growing animals (cartilage damage). May cause CNS stimulation. Drug interactions with antacids, sucralfate. Cats: retinal degeneration risk at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bettas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ciprofloxacin dose range in bettas, with cited source references: i.v. 15 mg/kg q2-5days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ciprofloxacin in bettas: i.v..
These are general warnings for Ciprofloxacin across species; consult the betta dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in young growing animals (cartilage damage). May cause CNS stimulation. Drug interactions with antacids, sucralfate. Cats: retinal degeneration risk at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Ciprofloxacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bettas — 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.