Endoparasites in Green-cheeked Conures
Bird · Pyrrhura molinae · typical adult weight 0.06–0.08 kg
4 cited drugs treat Endoparasites in green-cheeked conures: Fenbendazole, Ivermectin, Levamisole, Mebendazole.
Gastrointestinal helminth and protozoal infections. Macrocyclic lactones, benzimidazoles, and pyrantel cover the bulk of nematode treatment; protozoal indications require dedicated drugs (metronidazole, sulfadimethoxine).
The overview above describes Endoparasites across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to green-cheeked conures — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Fenbendazole(Panacur)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–50 mg/kg | q24h | Ascarids; trematodes and microfilaria; Capillaria | Weak | 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.434 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Ivermectin(Ivomec, Heartgard)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC, IM | 0.2 mg/kg | once, can repeat in 10-14 days | Most nematodes, acanthocephalans, leeches, most ectoparasites (including Knemidokoptes, Dermanyssus) | Weak | 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. | 159. Formulary. In: Chitty J, Lierz M, eds. BSAVA Manual of Raptors, Pigeons and Passerine Birds; British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucester, UK; 2008:384-390. | 378. Harlin RW. Pigeon therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:19-34. | 873. Smith JA. Passeriformes (songbirds, perching birds). In: Miller RE, Fowler ME, eds. Fowler's Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 2015;Vol 8, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, 236-246. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.435 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Levamisole(Levasole, Tramisol)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40 mg/kg | once | Capillaria, intestinal strongyles, ascarids | Weak | 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. | 510. Lacasse C. Falconiformes... In: Miller RE, Fowler ME, eds. Fowler's Wild Animal Medicine. 2015;Vol 8, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, 127-142. | 564. MacLean RA, Beaufrère H. Gruiformes (cranes, limpkins, rails, gallinules, coots, bustards). In: Miller RE, Fowler ME, eds. Fowler's Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 2015;Vol 8, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, 155-163. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Mebendazole
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25 mg/kg | q12h | Nematodes | Weak | 191. Cubas ZS. Medicine: Family Rhamphastidae (toucans). In: Fowler ME, Cubas ZS, eds. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals; Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 2001:188-199. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in Green-cheeked Conures
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice. Verify against current literature before clinical use.