Amphibian · Ambystoma mexicanum · typical adult weight 0.04–0.19 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg p.o. q24h in axolotls, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.135. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.135' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.121; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.121. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Enrofloxacin (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for axolotls. Routes documented in axolotls: p.o.. A typical adult axolotl weighs 0.04–0.19 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin in axolotls, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p.o. | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.135. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.135' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.121; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.121. — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.135 | 5-10 mg/kg p.o., s.c., i.m. topical application q24h e |
| 10 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.1 | 10 mg/kg topically on thoracic dorsum |
| 10 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 10 mg/kg IM q5d136 Monitors/PK (savannah monitors); preliminary data |
| 10 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 10 mg/kg topically46 500 mg/L x 6-8 hr batha q24h52 Coqui frogs/detectable tissue concentration for >24 hr, no correlation to plasma concentration |
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for axolotls may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Enrofloxacin dose range in axolotls, with cited source references: p.o. 5–10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in axolotls: p.o..
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the axolotl dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in axolotls — 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.
| 5–10 | ICE | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 5-10 mg/kg PO, SC, IM q24h52 Most species/PK (bullfrogs);52 ICe and topical routes also used but with limited PK data52 |
| 5–10 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 5-10 mg/kg q24h PO, SC, IM, ICe99 Most species/IM administration is painful and may result in tissue necrosis and sterile abscesses; may cause skin discoloration or tissue necrosis |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | IMMERSION | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.1 | 500 mg/L × 6-8 hr bath q24h |
| 500 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 10 mg/kg topically46 500 mg/L x 6-8 hr batha q24h52 Coqui frogs/detectable tissue concentration for >24 hr, no correlation to plasma concentration |
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.