Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q8-12h x 5 days max in canaries, per Dorrestein GM. Passerine and softbill therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:35-57. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30094-4 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Amikacin is used in canaries for Gram-negative bacterial infection. Routes documented in canaries: SC, IM, IV. A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM, IV | 15–20 mg/kg | q8-12h x 5 days max | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | Dorrestein GM. Passerine and softbill therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:35-57. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30094-4 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.28 | 10-20 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v. q8-12h or 6 mg/ml via nebulization (may be given in combination with ace |
| 10 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 10 mg/kg IM q12h |
| 15–20 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 15-20 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q8-12h |
| 15–30 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 15-30 mg/kg IM q12- 24h,959 |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in canaries, with cited source references: SC, IM, IV 15–20 mg/kg q8-12h x 5 days max. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in canaries: SC, IM, IV.
Amikacin is indicated in canaries for: Gram-negative bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the canary dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Why a species-specific page? Amikacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in canaries — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|
| 6 | INHALED | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.28 | 10-20 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v. q8-12h or 6 mg/ml via nebulization (may be given in combination with acetylcysteine) a,b |
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