Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Ampicillin is dosed at 174 mg/kg PO q24h in domestic pigeons, per 207. De Herdt P, Devriese LA, De Groote B, et al. Antibiotic treatment of Streptococcus bovis infections in pigeons. Proc Eur Conf Avian Med Surg; 1993:297-304. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.406 doi:10.1080/03079459308418947 — 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 domestic pigeons for Streptococcus bovis infection, Streptococcus bovis infection (row marked PK, PD). Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO, PO (drinking water). A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ampicillin in domestic pigeons, 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 | 174 mg/kg | q24h | — | Streptococcus bovis infection | Moderate | 207. De Herdt P, Devriese LA, De Groote B, et al. Antibiotic treatment of Streptococcus bovis infections in pigeons. Proc Eur Conf Avian Med Surg; 1993:297-304. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.406 doi:10.1080/03079459308418947 — 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 (drinking water) | 528 mg/L drinking water | continuous in water; no interval printed | None printed on this row. | Streptococcus bovis infection (row marked PK, PD) | Moderate |
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/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 |
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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 domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ampicillin dose ranges in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 174 mg/kg q24h; PO (drinking water) 528 mg/L drinking water continuous in water; no interval printed. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ampicillin in domestic pigeons: PO, PO (drinking water).
Cited course lengths for Ampicillin in domestic pigeons include: None printed on this row.. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ampicillin is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Streptococcus bovis infection, Streptococcus bovis infection (row marked PK, PD).
These are general warnings for Ampicillin 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. 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 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.
| 207. De Herdt P, Devriese LA, De Groote B, et al. Antibiotic treatment of Streptococcus bovis infections in pigeons. Proc Eur Conf Avian Med Surg; 1993:297-304. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.406 — 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 |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|
| 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 |
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg IM q12h |
| 150 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 150 mg/kg IM q12- 24h |
| 155 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 155 mg/kg IM q12- 24h 500 mg powder/L drinking water |
| 174 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 174 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 25 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25 mg/kg PO q12- 24h |
| 100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg PO q12- 24h |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 528 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.