Eugenol (Clove Oil) for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Eugenol (Clove Oil) is used in bearded dragon for Fish/amphibian anesthesia (reference). Routes documented in bearded dragon: IMMERSION. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Eugenol (Clove Oil) in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: AQUI-S, Clove Oil
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMERSION | 0 40-100 mg/L | Single immersion | Until desired anesthesia plane | Fish/amphibian anesthesia (reference) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Phenylpropanoid that blocks sodium and calcium channels in neural tissue. Provides sedation and anesthesia when absorbed through gills.
Side effects & warnings
Fish and amphibians. Mix with ethanol before adding to water (not water-soluble). Narrow margin between anesthesia and death in some species. Monitor opercular rate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Anesthetic drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Eugenol (Clove Oil) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Eugenol (Clove Oil) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.