Amphibian · Anaxyrus houstonensis · typical adult weight 0.03–0.09 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 50 mg/kg i.m. q7d in houston toads, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.129. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.129' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.115; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.115. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Doxycycline (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for houston toads. Routes documented in houston toads: i.m.. A typical adult houston toad weighs 0.03–0.09 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxycycline in houston toads, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vibramycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i.m. | 50 mg/kg | q7d | — | Moderate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.129 | 50 mg/kg i.m. q7d |
| 5–50 | PO |
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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 houston toads may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxycycline dose range in houston toads, with cited source references: i.m. 50 mg/kg q7d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxycycline in houston toads: i.m..
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the houston toad 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 houston toads — 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.
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.1 |
| 5-50 mg/kg PO q24h 50 mg/kg IM q7d |
| 50 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.1 | 5-50 mg/kg PO q24h 50 mg/kg IM q7d |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
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.