Reptile · Chamaeleo calyptratus · typical adult weight 0.09–0.20 kg
Pimobendan is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg PO q24h in veiled chameleons, per 149. Jepson L. Lizards. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier; 2009:268-314. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1420 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Pimobendan is used in veiled chameleons for Cardiac support (indication not further specified in the row). Routes documented in veiled chameleons: PO. A typical adult veiled chameleon weighs 0.09–0.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pimobendan in veiled chameleons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.2 mg/kg | q24h | Cardiac support (indication not further specified in the row) | Weak | 149. Jepson L. Lizards. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier; 2009:268-314. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1420 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Dual mechanism: inhibits phosphodiesterase III (vasodilation) and sensitizes cardiac troponin C to calcium (positive inotropy without increased oxygen demand).
Give on empty stomach (1 hour before food). Contraindicated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and aortic stenosis. Monitor for arrhythmias. Standard of care for canine DCM and MMVD (stage B2+).
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.
Pimobendan dose range in veiled chameleons, with cited source references: PO 0.2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pimobendan in veiled chameleons: PO.
Pimobendan is indicated in veiled chameleons for: Cardiac support (indication not further specified in the row).
These are general warnings for Pimobendan across species; consult the veiled chameleon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Give on empty stomach (1 hour before food). Contraindicated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and aortic stenosis. Monitor for arrhythmias. Standard of care for canine DCM and MMVD (stage B2+).
Why a species-specific page? Pimobendan 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.