Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Carnidazole is dosed at 30–50 mg/kg PO once, repeat in 10-14 days in cockatiels, per 768. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, Abridged, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1997:227-253. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). 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. Carnidazole is used in cockatiels for Giardia. Routes documented in cockatiels: PO. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carnidazole in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Spartrix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–50 mg/kg | once, repeat in 10-14 days | Giardia | Weak | 768. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, Abridged, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1997:227-253. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). 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 (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30–50 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 30-50 mg/kg orally, repeat after 14 days | For trichomoniasis |
| 30–50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.68 | 30-50 mg/kg p.o., repeat after 2 weeks |
| 20–30 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 20-30 mg/kg PO q24h × 1-2 days,159 |
| 30–50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 30-50 mg/kg PO, repeat in 10-14 days |
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.
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Carnidazole dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO 30–50 mg/kg once, repeat in 10-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Carnidazole in cockatiels: PO.
Carnidazole is indicated in cockatiels for: Giardia.
These are general warnings for Carnidazole across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Single-dose treatment for avian trichomoniasis. Commonly used in pigeons and raptors. Less toxic than metronidazole in birds. Not available in all countries.
Why a species-specific page? Carnidazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cockatiels — 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.