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US brand names:Spartrix
Carnidazole is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO once in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoal prodrug. Single-dose treatment for trichomoniasis and other protozoal infections in birds.
Single-dose treatment for avian trichomoniasis. Commonly used in pigeons and raptors. Less toxic than metronidazole in birds. Not available in all countries.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugs
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