Reptile · Eublepharis macularius · typical adult weight 0.04–0.10 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO not stated in source in leopard geckos, per 7. Agius JE, Kimble B, Govendir M, et al. Pharmacokinetic profile of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin in Asian house geckos (Hemidactylus frenatus) after single-dose oral administration of enrofloxacin. Vet Anim Sci; 2020:100- 116. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.216 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Enrofloxacin is used in leopard geckos for Susceptible bacterial infection (MIC <=0.5 ug/mL). Routes documented in leopard geckos: PO. A typical adult leopard gecko weighs 0.04–0.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin in leopard geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Baytril
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | not stated in source | Susceptible bacterial infection (MIC <=0.5 ug/mL) | Weak | 7. Agius JE, Kimble B, Govendir M, et al. Pharmacokinetic profile of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin in Asian house geckos (Hemidactylus frenatus) after single-dose oral administration of enrofloxacin. Vet Anim Sci; 2020:100- 116. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.216 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 leopard geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Enrofloxacin dose range in leopard geckos, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in leopard geckos: PO.
Enrofloxacin is indicated in leopard geckos for: Susceptible bacterial infection (MIC <=0.5 ug/mL).
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the leopard gecko 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 leopard geckos — 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.