Meloxicam Oral Suspension for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Meloxicam Oral Suspension is used in bearded dragon for Pain, inflammation. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam Oral Suspension in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metacam Oral, Loxicom
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | q24-48h | 3-5 days | Pain, inflammation | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Preferential COX-2 inhibitor. Oral suspension allowing precise low-dose administration for cats.
Side effects & warnings
0.5mg/ml formulation for cats (single dose FDA-approved, chronic use controversial). 1.5mg/ml for dogs. Honey-flavored. Renal and GI risks. Cats: lowest effective dose for shortest duration.
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 Musculoskeletal drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Meloxicam Oral Suspension dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam Oral Suspension 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.