Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Ampicillin is dosed at 150 mg/kg IM q12-24h in zebra finches, per 239. Dorrestein GM. Infectious diseases and their therapy in Passeriformes Antimicrobial Therapy in Caged Birds and Exotic Pets, Veterinary Learning Systems, Trenton, NJ; 1995:11-27. — 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. Ampicillin is used in zebra finches for Broad-spectrum bacterial infection. Routes documented in zebra finches: IM. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ampicillin in zebra finches, 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 | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 150 mg/kg | q12-24h | Broad-spectrum bacterial infection | Moderate | 239. Dorrestein GM. Infectious diseases and their therapy in Passeriformes Antimicrobial Therapy in Caged Birds and Exotic Pets, Veterinary Learning Systems, Trenton, NJ; 1995:11-27. — 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 |
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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ampicillin dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: IM 150 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ampicillin in zebra finches: IM.
Ampicillin is indicated in zebra finches for: Broad-spectrum bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Ampicillin across species; consult the zebra finch 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 zebra finches — 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.