Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Amoxicillin is dosed at 50 mg/kg IM q12-24h in domestic pigeons, per 236. Dorrestein GM. Studies on Pharmacokinetics of Some Antibacterial Agents in Homing Pigeons (Columba livia), Thesis: Utrecht University; 1986. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 — 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. Amoxicillin is used in domestic pigeons for Gram-positive bacterial infection, Gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infection, Bacterial infection. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: IM, PO, SC, IM. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 5 cited dose rules for Amoxicillin in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amoxi-Tabs, Amoxil
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 50 mg/kg | q12-24h | Gram-positive bacterial infection | Moderate | 236. Dorrestein GM. Studies on Pharmacokinetics of Some Antibacterial Agents in Homing Pigeons (Columba livia), Thesis: Utrecht University; 1986. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 — 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 |
| IM | 250 mg/kg | q12-24h | Gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | 236. Dorrestein GM. Studies on Pharmacokinetics of Some Antibacterial Agents in Homing Pigeons (Columba livia), Thesis: Utrecht University; 1986. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 — 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, |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (g/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–1.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.34 | 1-1.5 g/l drinking water (Vetremox pigeon) q24h for 3-5 days or 100-200 mg/kg p.o. q6-8h |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150–175 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.34 | 150-175 mg/kg i.m., s.c. q8-12h (q24h for long-acting preparations); Raptors, Parrots: 175 mg/kg p.o. q |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your domestic pigeon's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amoxicillin dose ranges in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: IM 50 mg/kg q12-24h; IM 250 mg/kg q12-24h; IM 100–200 mg/kg q4-8h; PO 100 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amoxicillin in domestic pigeons: IM, PO, SC, IM.
Amoxicillin is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Gram-positive bacterial infection, Gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infection, Bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Amoxicillin across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.
Why a species-specific page? Amoxicillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in domestic pigeons — 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.
| IM | 100–200 mg/kg | q4-8h | Bacterial infection | Moderate | 245. Dorrestein GM, Van Gogh H, Rinzema JD, et al. Comparative study of ampicillin and amoxicillin after intravenous, intramuscular and oral administration in homing pigeons (Columba livia). Res Vet Sci. 1987;42:343-348. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 doi:10.1016/s0034-5288(18)30716-1 — 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 |
| PO | 100 mg/kg | q12-24h | Bacterial infection | Moderate | 245. Dorrestein GM, Van Gogh H, Rinzema JD, et al. Comparative study of ampicillin and amoxicillin after intravenous, intramuscular and oral administration in homing pigeons (Columba livia). Res Vet Sci. 1987;42:343-348. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 doi:10.1016/s0034-5288(18)30716-1 — 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 |
| SC, IM | 150 mg/kg | q24h x 5 days (q48h if long-acting) | Bacterial infection | Moderate | 802. Samour J. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Mosby, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:388-418. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 doi:10.1016/b978-0-7234-3832-8.00023-7 — 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; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328 |
| 175 |
| PO |
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.34 |
| -12h (q24h for long-acting preparations); Raptors, Parrots: 175 mg/kg p.o. q12h |
| 100–200 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.34 | g/l drinking water (Vetremox pigeon) q24h for 3-5 days or 100-200 mg/kg p.o. q6-8h |
| 30 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 30 mg/kg IM q12h × 5 days |
| 40–80 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 40-80 mg/kg PO q12h × 5 days |
| 100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg PO q12- 24h |
| 100–200 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100-200 mg/kg IM q4-8h |
| 150 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 150 mg/kg SC, IM q24h ×5 days (administer q48h with long-acting preparation)802 |
| 150 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 150 mg/kg PO, IV |
| 50 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 50 mg/kg IM q12- 24h,240 |
| 105 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 105 mg/kg IM q12h |
| 125 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 125 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 125–250 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 125-250 mg/kg PO q8-12h |
| 150–175 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 150-175 mg/kg PO q4-8h |
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg IM, IV q4- 8h |
| 250 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 250 mg/kg IM q12- 24h,240 |
| 20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 20 mg/kg PO q12- 24h |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1500 mg/L drinking water × 5 days |
| 500–800 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 500-800 mg/L drinking water |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.