Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Ampicillin is dosed at 1000–2000 mg/L drinking water PO (drinking water) continuous in drinking water in canaries, per Haneveld-v Laarhoven MA, Dorrestein GM. IME-sudden high mortality in canaries. J Assoc Avian Vet. 1990;4:82. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.407 — 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. Ampicillin is used in canaries for Bacterial infection — aviary/flock treatment, Bacterial infection (aviary/flock treatment). Routes documented in canaries: PO (drinking water), PO (in soft feed). A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ampicillin in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Polyflex
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO (drinking water) | 1000–2000 mg/L drinking water | continuous in drinking water | No course length printed in the row. | Bacterial infection — aviary/flock treatment | Moderate | Haneveld-v Laarhoven MA, Dorrestein GM. IME-sudden high mortality in canaries. J Assoc Avian Vet. 1990;4:82. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.407 — 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 (in soft feed) | 2000–3000 mg/kg soft feed | Not stated (in-feed concentration) | No duration stated in the row. | Bacterial infection (aviary/flock treatment) | Moderate | Haneveld-v Laarhoven MA, Dorrestein GM. IME-sudden high mortality in canaries. J Assoc Avian Vet. 1990;4:82. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.407 — 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.
| Dose (g/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft feed a |
| Dose (g/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | 50-100 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft feed a |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Broader spectrum than penicillin G with gram-negative coverage.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams. IM injection may be painful.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ampicillin dose ranges in canaries, with cited source references: PO (drinking water) 1000–2000 mg/L drinking water continuous in drinking water; PO (in soft feed) 2000–3000 mg/kg soft feed Not stated (in-feed concentration). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ampicillin in canaries: PO (drinking water), PO (in soft feed).
Cited course lengths for Ampicillin in canaries include: No course length printed in the row.; No duration stated in the row.. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ampicillin is indicated in canaries for: Bacterial infection — aviary/flock treatment, Bacterial infection (aviary/flock treatment).
These are general warnings for Ampicillin across species; consult the canary 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. IM injection may be painful.
Why a species-specific page? Ampicillin 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.
| 50–100 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | 50-100 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft fe |
| 150–200 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | 50-100 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft feed a |
| 150 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 150 mg/kg IM q12- 24h |
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg IM q12h |
| Dose (mg/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–3000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 2000-3000 mg/kg soft feed |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000–2000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1000-2000 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.