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Dosages and application for chameleons

There are many therapeutic schemes and dosages for metronidazol in reptiles. Different dosages may be used against different parasites and bacteria but these dosages usually depend on empiric experience and even on personal preferences of different authors. Generally, dosages against protozoan parasites are high : 60-160 mg/kg. Against anaerobic infection, doses range from about 20-40 mg/kg. Some have used Flagyl as an appetite stimulant at 10-20 mg/kg. The efficacy of Flagyl as an appetite stimulant is debatable; try this only under the guidance of your veterinarian.

Not only dosage, but also frequency of dosing and length of therapy, are highly important and should be done under the supervision of a veterinarian. Dosages that are too high may cause a toxic reaction. Care must be taken as toxic dosages can be different for different species and individuals. Insufficient dosages will be ineffective. Resistance to Flagyl is rare in some species but may be more common in reptiles. Regardless, insufficient doses should be avoided as they will delay cure. One case of resistance was observed by me after I administered metronidazol in the dosage of 60 mg/kg daily for 5-7 days for treating monocercomonosis (a disease caused by flagellated protozoans) in green iguanas (Iguana iguana). I got a strongly resistant population of these parasites that were, within 12 days, resistant to dosages of 100mg/kg.

Try to resist the urge to give Flagyl empirically (based on practical experience without use of scientific methods). Importers may use a "shotgun technique" for treating all imports with fenbendazole (Panacur) and metronidazole. At the very least, work with your veterinarian to design a treatment program for new imports. There are many dosages and treatment schedules for Flagyl, and your veterinarian will help you determine the best strategy. If in doubt about the effectiveness (or lack of) of Flagyl based on empirical dosages and schedules, peruse the literature on both empirical and scientific approaches to treating imported Asian turtles. The source is found at the end of this article.

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Particularly our reptilian over-lords.

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