Reptile · Chamaeleo calyptratus · typical adult weight 0.09–0.20 kg
Metronidazole is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg PO not stated in source in veiled chameleons, per 148. Jenkins JR. Husbandry and diseases of old world chameleons. J Small Exot Anim Med. 1992;1:166-171. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1418 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Metronidazole is used in veiled chameleons for Appetite stimulant, Flagellates; amoebae. Routes documented in veiled chameleons: PO. A typical adult veiled chameleon weighs 0.09–0.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Metronidazole in veiled chameleons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Flagyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | not stated in source | Appetite stimulant | Weak | 148. Jenkins JR. Husbandry and diseases of old world chameleons. J Small Exot Anim Med. 1992;1:166-171. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1418 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
| PO | 40–60 mg/kg | q7d x 2-3 doses | Flagellates; amoebae | Moderate | 317. Stahl SJ. Clinician's approach to the chameleon patient. Proc North Am Vet Conf. 2006;1667-1670. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1406 (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 veiled chameleons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Metronidazole dose ranges in veiled chameleons, with cited source references: PO 50–100 mg/kg not stated in source; PO 40–60 mg/kg q7d x 2-3 doses. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metronidazole in veiled chameleons: PO.
Metronidazole is indicated in veiled chameleons for: Appetite stimulant, Flagellates; amoebae.
These are general warnings for Metronidazole across species; consult the veiled chameleon 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 veiled chameleons — 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.