Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q24h x 10-45 days in bearded dragons, per Gibbons PM, Klaphake E, Carpenter JW. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, ed. Exotic Animal Formulary. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier; 2013:83-182. — Verified against Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1402 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530. Doxycycline is used in bearded dragons for Respiratory infection (mycoplasmosis). Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxycycline in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vibramycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h x 10-45 days | 14-21 days | Respiratory infection (mycoplasmosis) | Extrapolated | Gibbons PM, Klaphake E, Carpenter JW. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, ed. Exotic Animal Formulary. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier; 2013:83-182. — Verified against Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1402 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530 |
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 (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.6 | 1% gel topically q12h52 Antiinflammatory |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.129 | 50 mg/kg i.m. once, then 25 mg/kg i.m. q72h |
| 50 | IM |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA attachment.
Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxycycline dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q24h x 10-45 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxycycline in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Doxycycline in bearded dragons include: 14-21 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Doxycycline is indicated in bearded dragons for: Respiratory infection (mycoplasmosis).
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.129 |
| 50 mg/kg i.m. once, then 25 mg/kg i.m. q72h |
| 1.25–2.5 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.6 | 1.25-2.5 mg/kg PO, SC, ICe q24h52 Antiinflammatory |
| 50 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 50 mg/kg IM q7d52 Broad-spectrum antibiotic, part of 4-quadrant therapy; may have anti- inflammatory effect; chlamydiosis |
| 5–10 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 5-10 mg/kg PO q24h × 10-45 days99 Most species/respiratory infection (i.e., mycoplasmosis) |
| 10 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | Apply topically q8-12h not to exceed 10 mg/kg per day52 Useful for localized lesions; may have antiinflammatory effect |
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.