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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.