Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Atropine is dosed at 0.2–0.5 mg/kg IM, IV q3-4h in domestic pigeons, per 251. Dumonceaux G, Harrison GJ. Toxins. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Delray Beach, FL; 1994:1030-1052. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Atropine is used in domestic pigeons for Organophosphate/carbamate (cholinesterase inhibitor) toxicosis. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: IM, IV. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atropine in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | q3-4h | Organophosphate/carbamate (cholinesterase inhibitor) toxicosis | Moderate | 251. Dumonceaux G, Harrison GJ. Toxins. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Delray Beach, FL; 1994:1030-1052. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist. Increases heart rate (vagolytic), reduces secretions, and mydriasis.
Tachycardia, ileus, urinary retention. Increases myocardial oxygen demand. Rabbits have high atropinase activity — may need higher/more frequent doses or use glycopyrrolate instead.
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.
Atropine dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: IM, IV 0.2–0.5 mg/kg q3-4h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atropine in domestic pigeons: IM, IV.
Atropine is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Organophosphate/carbamate (cholinesterase inhibitor) toxicosis.
These are general warnings for Atropine across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Tachycardia, ileus, urinary retention. Increases myocardial oxygen demand. Rabbits have high atropinase activity — may need higher/more frequent doses or use glycopyrrolate instead.
Why a species-specific page? Atropine 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.