Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Thiamine is dosed at 25–30 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile [formulary chapter] / 59. Calvert I. Nutritional problems. In: Girling SJ, Raiti P, [eds] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.268 (2026-08-01).. Thiamine is used in bearded dragons for Thiamine deficiency (fish-fed reptiles). Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiamine in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vitamin B1
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–30 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Thiamine deficiency (fish-fed reptiles) | Moderate | Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile [formulary chapter] / 59. Calvert I. Nutritional problems. In: Girling SJ, Raiti P, [eds] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.268 (2026-08-01). |
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Essential cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, and transketolase in energy metabolism. Critical for neurological function.
Deficiency causes polioencephalomalacia in ruminants and neurological signs in cats (fish-based diets, cooked meat diets). IV thiamine can cause anaphylaxis — give IM or slow IV. Very safe orally.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Thiamine dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 25–30 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Thiamine in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Thiamine in bearded dragons include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Thiamine is indicated in bearded dragons for: Thiamine deficiency (fish-fed reptiles).
These are general warnings for Thiamine across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Deficiency causes polioencephalomalacia in ruminants and neurological signs in cats (fish-based diets, cooked meat diets). IV thiamine can cause anaphylaxis — give IM or slow IV. Very safe orally.
Why a species-specific page? Thiamine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.