Exotic Animal Formulary5

Sulfamethazine
25 mg/kg PO, IM
q24h×21 days 393
Most species/coccidia
50 mg/kg PO
q24h×3 days, off 3
days, on 3 days 117
75 mg/kg PO, IM, IV,
then 40 mg/kg
q24h×5-7 days 169
Most species/coccidia
Most species/coccidia; ensure adequate
hydration and renal function
Sulfaquinoxaline
75 mg/kg PO, then
40 mg/kg q24h×5-
7 days 169 Most species/coccidia
Thiabendazole
Toltrazuril 5% (Baycox,
Bayer)
50-100 mg/kg PO,
repeat in 14
days 104,169
5-15 mg/kg
q24h×3 days 83
15 mg/kg
q48h×30 days 118
Most species/nematodes; fenbendazole
preferred
Bearded dragons/coccidiosis
Tortoises/coccidiosis; needs safety, efficacy,
and pharmacokinetic study
Trimethoprim/sulfa — Most species/coccidia; avoid potentiated
sulfa drugs in cases of dehydration or
renal dysfunction 272
30 mg/kg PO
q24h×2 days, then
q48h×21 days 16,393
30 mg/kg IM
q24h×2 days, then
15 mg/kg IM
q48h×10-28 days 393
30 mg/kg PO
q24h×14 days,
then 1-3×/wk×3-6
mo 64
Most species/coccidia
Most species/coccidia
Most species/cryptosporidia; can reduce
shedding but does not clear infection
Water Bath×30 min 92,228 Snakes, lizards/mites; use lukewarm (29°C
[85°F]) water; monitor to avoid
drowning; not 100% effective; does not
kill mites on head; must treat
environment with acaricide
Table 4-5
Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.
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