Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Dexamethasone is dosed at 20 mg/animal (TOTAL dose - NOT mg/kg) IV or IM Once; parturition expected 24-72h in goats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.361, Dexamethasone monograph spanning p.361-366. — Plumb's 10th ed, Dexamethasone monograph, printed p.361-366. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.364, Dexamethasone monograph. Dexamethasone is used in goats for Pregnancy toxemia in does - induction of parturition/abortion. Routes documented in goats: IV or IM. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexamethasone in goats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Azium, Dexafort
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV or IM | 20 mg/animal (TOTAL dose - NOT mg/kg) | Once; parturition expected 24-72h | Single dose | Pregnancy toxemia in does - induction of parturition/abortion | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.361, Dexamethasone monograph spanning p.361-366. — Plumb's 10th ed, Dexamethasone monograph, printed p.361-366. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.364, Dexamethasone monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Typical range: 20–100 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Potent synthetic glucocorticoid. Suppresses inflammation, immune responses, and allergic reactions. 25-30x potency of cortisol.
Immunosuppressive. PU/PD, polyphagia. Avoid in active infections without antibiotic coverage. Prolonged use causes iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism. Avoid in reptiles if possible (severe immunosuppression).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dexamethasone dose range in goats, with cited source references: IV or IM 20 mg/animal (TOTAL dose - NOT mg/kg) Once; parturition expected 24-72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dexamethasone in goats: IV or IM.
Cited course lengths for Dexamethasone in goats include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dexamethasone is indicated in goats for: Pregnancy toxemia in does - induction of parturition/abortion.
These are general warnings for Dexamethasone across species; consult the goat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Immunosuppressive. PU/PD, polyphagia. Avoid in active infections without antibiotic coverage. Prolonged use causes iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism. Avoid in reptiles if possible (severe immunosuppression).
Why a species-specific page? Dexamethasone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goats — 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.