Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Tramadol Exotic is dosed at 5–11 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per Greenacre CB, Massi K, Schumacher JP, et al. Comparative antinociception of various opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications versus saline in the bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) using electrostimulation. Proc Annu Conf Rept Amph Vet. 2008;87. [resolved via Mader's ref 108, which cites the same study behind Carpenter's ref 166] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.6 (Analgesic (Including Antiinflammatory) Agents Used in Reptiles). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530. Tramadol Exotic is used in bearded dragons for Analgesia. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tramadol Exotic in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tramadol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
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| PO | 5–11 mg/kg | q24h | 3-7 days | Analgesia | Weak | Greenacre CB, Massi K, Schumacher JP, et al. Comparative antinociception of various opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications versus saline in the bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) using electrostimulation. Proc Annu Conf Rept Amph Vet. 2008;87. [resolved via Mader's ref 108, which cites the same study behind Carpenter's ref 166] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.6 (Analgesic (Including Antiinflammatory) Agents Used in Reptiles). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.301 | 11 mg/kg p.o. |
| 11 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.6 | 11 mg/kg PO |
| 11 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.6 | 11 mg/kg PO108 Bearded dragons |
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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Weak mu-opioid agonist plus serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Multimodal analgesic. Species-dependent metabolism.
Variable metabolism between species. Effective in birds and some reptiles. Bitter taste — compounding needed. Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs.
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.
Tramadol Exotic dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 5–11 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tramadol Exotic in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tramadol Exotic in bearded dragons include: 3-7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tramadol Exotic is indicated in bearded dragons for: Analgesia.
These are general warnings for Tramadol Exotic across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Variable metabolism between species. Effective in birds and some reptiles. Bitter taste — compounding needed. Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs.
Why a species-specific page? Tramadol Exotic 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.