Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Carnidazole is dosed at 20–30 mg/kg PO q24h x 5 days in zebra finches, per 22. Anderson NL, Johnson CK, Fender S, et al. Clinical signs and histopathologic findings associated with a newly recognized protozoal disease (Trichomonas gallinae) in free-ranging house finches (Carpodacus mexicanus). J Zoo Wildl Med. 2010;41:249-254. | 873. Smith JA. Passeriformes (songbirds, perching birds). In: Miller RE, Fowler ME, eds. Fowler’s Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 2015;Vol 8, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, 236-246. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1638/2009-0188r.1. Carnidazole is used in zebra finches for Trichomonas. Routes documented in zebra finches: PO. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carnidazole in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Spartrix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–30 mg/kg | q24h x 5 days | Trichomonas | Moderate | 22. Anderson NL, Johnson CK, Fender S, et al. Clinical signs and histopathologic findings associated with a newly recognized protozoal disease (Trichomonas gallinae) in free-ranging house finches (Carpodacus mexicanus). J Zoo Wildl Med. 2010;41:249-254. | 873. Smith JA. Passeriformes (songbirds, perching birds). In: Miller RE, Fowler ME, eds. Fowler’s Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 2015;Vol 8, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, 236-246. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1638/2009-0188r.1 |
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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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Carnidazole dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: PO 20–30 mg/kg q24h x 5 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Carnidazole in zebra finches: PO.
Carnidazole is indicated in zebra finches for: Trichomonas.
These are general warnings for Carnidazole across species; consult the zebra finch 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 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.