Reptile · Eublepharis macularius · typical adult weight 0.04–0.10 kg
Metronidazole is dosed at 40–200 mg/kg PO repeat in 14 days in leopard geckos, per 326. Miller HA, Brandt PJ, Frye FL, et al. Trichomonas associated with ocular and subcutaneous lesions in geckos. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1994:102- 107. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.228 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Metronidazole is used in leopard geckos for Trichomonas-associated ocular and subcutaneous lesions. Routes documented in leopard geckos: PO. A typical adult leopard gecko weighs 0.04–0.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metronidazole in leopard geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Flagyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–200 mg/kg | repeat in 14 days | Trichomonas-associated ocular and subcutaneous lesions | Moderate | 326. Miller HA, Brandt PJ, Frye FL, et al. Trichomonas associated with ocular and subcutaneous lesions in geckos. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1994:102- 107. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.228 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms via reduction of nitro group, forming cytotoxic intermediates.
Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for leopard geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Metronidazole dose range in leopard geckos, with cited source references: PO 40–200 mg/kg repeat in 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metronidazole in leopard geckos: PO.
Metronidazole is indicated in leopard geckos for: Trichomonas-associated ocular and subcutaneous lesions.
These are general warnings for Metronidazole across species; consult the leopard gecko dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Metronidazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in leopard geckos — 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.