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How much minocycline for my African Dwarf Frog with dropsy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered

Hi. I have an African Dwarf Frog that has dropsy. He is quarantined away from the rest of my fish. I happen to have minocycline, which I’ve heard is safe to use for invertebrates), but i’m not sure what dosage to use?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 12th, 2017

It is used on a 5 day course of treatment. You can dissolve 20mg of minocycline per 10 gallons of water on the first day. On days 2 through 5, dissolve 10mg per 10 gallons. Hopefully it will help. Dropsy has a very poor prognosis though, especially if bloating or swelling is evident.

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