Amphibian · Ambystoma mexicanum · typical adult weight 0.04–0.19 kg
Piperacillin is dosed at 100 mg/kg s.c. q24h in axolotls, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.255. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.255' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.241; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.241. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Piperacillin (Uncategorized) has cited veterinary dosing for axolotls. Routes documented in axolotls: s.c.. A typical adult axolotl weighs 0.04–0.19 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Piperacillin in axolotls, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s.c. | 100 mg/kg | q24h | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.255. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.255' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.241; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.241. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.255 | 100 mg/kg s.c., i.m. q24h. |
| 50–100 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 50-100 mg/kg IM q24h70,88 Most species/broad-spectrum bactericidal agent; maintain hydration; may use with an aminoglycoside |
| 100–200 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 100-200 mg/kg SC, IM q24-48h148 100 mg/10 mL saline × 30 min nebulization q12h238 Chameleons Most species/pneumonia |
| 100 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 |
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Piperacillin dose range in axolotls, with cited source references: s.c. 100 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Piperacillin in axolotls: s.c..
Why a species-specific page? Piperacillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in axolotls — 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.
| 100 mg/kg SC, IM q24h52 Anaerobes; may be used in combination with amikacin |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.