Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Meloxicam Injectable is used in bearded dragon for Pain, inflammation. Routes documented in bearded dragon: SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam Injectable in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metacam Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | q24-48h | 3-5 days | Pain, inflammation | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Injectable preferential COX-2 inhibitor for acute pain and inflammation. Single injection for perioperative use.
Single SC dose FDA-approved in cats and dogs for perioperative pain. Dilute for exotic species. Reptile use requires adjusted dosing. Renal and GI considerations.
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.
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam Injectable 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.