Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg PO q14d in bearded dragons, per Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. / 127. Flach EJ, Riley J, Mutlow AG, et al. Pentastomiasis in Bosc’s monitor lizards (Varanus exanthematicus) caused by an undescribed Sambonia species. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2000;31:91-95. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.227 (2026-08-01).. Ivermectin is used in bearded dragons for Nematodes, mites, Ectoparasites (mites). Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO, SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ivermectin in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard
Contraindicated in Tortoise / Turtle
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.2 mg/kg | q14d | Repeat in 2 weeks | Nematodes, mites | Moderate | Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. / 127. Flach EJ, Riley J, Mutlow AG, et al. Pentastomiasis in Bosc’s monitor lizards (Varanus exanthematicus) caused by an undescribed Sambonia species. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2000;31:91-95. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.227 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 0.2 mg/kg | q14d | 2-3 treatments | Ectoparasites (mites) | Moderate | Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. / 127. Flach EJ, Riley J, Mutlow AG, et al. Pentastomiasis in Bosc’s monitor lizards (Varanus exanthematicus) caused by an undescribed Sambonia species. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2000;31:91-95. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.227 (2026-08-01). |
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Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
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.
Ivermectin dose ranges in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 0.2 mg/kg q14d; SC 0.2 mg/kg q14d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ivermectin in bearded dragons: PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Ivermectin in bearded dragons include: Repeat in 2 weeks; 2-3 treatments. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ivermectin is indicated in bearded dragons for: Nematodes, mites, Ectoparasites (mites).
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Why a species-specific page? Ivermectin 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.