Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Enrofloxacin Injectable is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IM q24h in bearded dragons, per Salvadori M, Vercelli C, De Vito V, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluations of a 10 mg/kg enrofloxacin intramuscular administration in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps): a preliminary assessment. J Vet Pharm Ther. 2017;40:62-69. doi:10.1111/jvp.12320 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.216 (2026-08-01).. Enrofloxacin Injectable is used in bearded dragons for Bacterial infections. Routes documented in bearded dragons: IM. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin Injectable in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Baytril Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Salvadori M, Vercelli C, De Vito V, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluations of a 10 mg/kg enrofloxacin intramuscular administration in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps): a preliminary assessment. J Vet Pharm Ther. 2017;40:62-69. doi:10.1111/jvp.12320 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.216 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity. Metabolized to ciprofloxacin.
Do NOT use IV route in small animals (cardiovascular collapse). SC preferred in reptiles. Avoid in young growing animals. Cats: retinal degeneration at >5mg/kg/day.
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.
Enrofloxacin Injectable dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: IM 5–10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin Injectable in bearded dragons: IM.
Cited course lengths for Enrofloxacin Injectable in bearded dragons include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Enrofloxacin Injectable is indicated in bearded dragons for: Bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin Injectable across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do NOT use IV route in small animals (cardiovascular collapse). SC preferred in reptiles. Avoid in young growing animals. Cats: retinal degeneration at >5mg/kg/day.
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin Injectable 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.