Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg SC, IM q24h in crested geckos, per 138. Fraser MA, Girling SJ. Dermatology. In: Girling SJ, Raiti P, eds. BSAVA Manual of Reptiles, 2nd ed., British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, UK; 2004:184-198. || 322. Mehlhorn H, Schmahl G, Mevissen I. Efficacy of a combination of imidacloprid and moxidectin against parasites of reptiles and rodents: case reports. Parasitol Res. 2005;97(Suppl 1):S97-S101. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.268 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.9 (Nutritional/Mineral/Fluid Support Used in Reptiles.a). Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is used in crested geckos for Empirical for hypovitaminosis C; stomatitis; supportive therapy for bacterial infections. Routes documented in crested geckos: SC, IM. A typical adult crested gecko weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in crested geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h | Empirical for hypovitaminosis C; stomatitis; supportive therapy for bacterial infections | Weak |
| 138. Fraser MA, Girling SJ. Dermatology. In: Girling SJ, Raiti P, eds. BSAVA Manual of Reptiles, 2nd ed., British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, UK; 2004:184-198. || 322. Mehlhorn H, Schmahl G, Mevissen I. Efficacy of a combination of imidacloprid and moxidectin against parasites of reptiles and rodents: case reports. Parasitol Res. 2005;97(Suppl 1):S97-S101. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.268 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.9 (Nutritional/Mineral/Fluid Support Used in Reptiles.a).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.302 | 10-20 mg/kg i.m. q7d. |
| 10–20 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.9 | 10-20 mg/kg SC, IM q24h,322 |
| 10–20 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.8 | 10-20 mg/kg SC, IM q24h87,224 All species/empirical for hypovitaminosis C; stomatitis; skin slough in snakes; supportive therapy for bacterial infections |
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Typical range: 35–55 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Essential antioxidant and cofactor in collagen synthesis, immune function, and iron absorption. Guinea pigs cannot synthesize vitamin C endogenously (obligate requirement).
ESSENTIAL supplement for guinea pigs (10-30 mg/kg/day minimum). Degrades rapidly in water — supplement daily. High parenteral doses may cause oxalate crystalluria. Most other species synthesize their own.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for crested geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) dose range in crested geckos, with cited source references: SC, IM 10–20 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in crested geckos: SC, IM.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is indicated in crested geckos for: Empirical for hypovitaminosis C; stomatitis; supportive therapy for bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) across species; consult the crested gecko dosing table above for species-specific guidance. ESSENTIAL supplement for guinea pigs (10-30 mg/kg/day minimum). Degrades rapidly in water — supplement daily. High parenteral doses may cause oxalate crystalluria. Most other species synthesize their own.
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in crested geckos — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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