Coccidiosis in Domestic Pigeons
Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
3 cited drugs treat Coccidiosis in domestic pigeons: Clazuril, Ponazuril, Toltrazuril.
Protozoal infection of the intestinal tract caused by Eimeria, Isospora, and related coccidian organisms. Significant cause of diarrhoea, weight loss, and mortality in young livestock, poultry, and reptiles in particular.
The overview above describes Coccidiosis across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to domestic pigeons — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Clazuril
Uncategorized| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | once | Coccidiosis | Moderate | 159. Formulary. In: Chitty J, Lierz M, Chitty J, Lierz M, eds. BSAVA Manual of Raptors, Pigeons and Passerine Birds; British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucester, UK; 2008:384-390. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.432 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Ponazuril(Marquis)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | once; repeat in 10-14 days | Coccidiosis | Weak | 143. Carpenter JW, Hawkins MG, Barron H. Appendix 1: Table of common drugs and approximate doses. In: Speer B, eds. Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:795-824. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.439 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Toltrazuril(Baycox)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–35 mg/kg | once | Coccidiosis (oocyst shedding suppression) | Moderate | 964. Vercruysse J. Efficacy of toltrazuril and clazuril against experimental infections with Eimeria labbeana and E. columbarum in racing pigeons. Avian Dis. 1990;34:73-79. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.445 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2307/1591336 |
Other conditions in Domestic Pigeons
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