Amphibian · Xenopus laevis · typical adult weight 0.05–0.25 kg
Progesterone is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg s.c. once in african clawed frogs, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.266. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.266' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.252; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.252. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Progesterone (Endocrine) has cited veterinary dosing for african clawed frogs. Routes documented in african clawed frogs: s.c.. A typical adult african clawed frog weighs 0.05–0.25 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Progesterone in african clawed frogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s.c. | 1–5 mg/kg | once | — | Moderate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.266 | 1-5 mg/kg s.c., i.m. once. |
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.
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Natural progestin binding progesterone receptors. Maintains pregnancy, suppresses estrus, and has anti-inflammatory effects on endometrium.
Used for luteal insufficiency and pregnancy maintenance. Exogenous progestins can cause pyometra, mammary neoplasia, diabetes, and acromegaly with prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african clawed frogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Progesterone dose range in african clawed frogs, with cited source references: s.c. 1–5 mg/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Progesterone in african clawed frogs: s.c..
These are general warnings for Progesterone across species; consult the african clawed frog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for luteal insufficiency and pregnancy maintenance. Exogenous progestins can cause pyometra, mammary neoplasia, diabetes, and acromegaly with prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Progesterone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african clawed frogs — 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.