Enrofloxacin for Russian Tortoises
Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IM q 24 h in russian tortoises, per Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles. Enrofloxacin (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for russian tortoises. Routes documented in russian tortoises: IM. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Baytril
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | q 24 h | — | Weak | Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Side effects & warnings
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 russian tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Enrofloxacin for Russian Tortoises?
Enrofloxacin dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: IM 5–10 mg/kg q 24 h.
How is Enrofloxacin administered in Russian Tortoises?
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in russian tortoises: IM.
What are the side effects of Enrofloxacin in Russian Tortoises?
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the russian tortoise 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.
Other Antibiotic drugs with russian tortoise dosing
Enrofloxacin dosing in other species
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 russian tortoises — 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.