Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Clarithromycin is dosed at 40 mg/kg PO twice a day for six days a week and once on the ot in canaries, per Ledwoń A, Dolka I, Adamczyk K, Szeleszczuk P. Monitored therapy of sporadic mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense in Atlantic canaries (Serinus canaria) and Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata). Journal of Veterinary Research. 2021;65(4):415-423. doi:10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067. PMID: 35111994; PMCID: PMC8775737. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8775737/. Clarithromycin is used in canaries for Mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense infection, mycobacteriosis resulting from M. genavense infection. Routes documented in canaries: PO, unspecified. A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Clarithromycin in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Biaxin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40 mg/kg | twice a day for six days a week and once on the ot | Mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense infection | Anecdotal | Ledwoń A, Dolka I, Adamczyk K, Szeleszczuk P. Monitored therapy of sporadic mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense in Atlantic canaries (Serinus canaria) and Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata). Journal of Veterinary Research. 2021;65(4):415-423. doi:10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067. PMID: 35111994; PMCID: PMC8775737. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8775737/ |
| unspecified | 40 mg/kg | twice daily | mycobacteriosis resulting from M. genavense infection | Anecdotal | Monitored Therapy of Sporadic Mycobacteriosis Caused by Mycobacterium genavense in Atlantic Canaries (Serinus canaria) and Bengalese Finch (Lonchura striata). Journal of Veterinary Research, 2021. DOI 10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067; PMID 35111994. URL: https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.93 | 85 mg/kg p.o. q24h. - Exotic Pets |
| 10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 10 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 85 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 85 mg/kg PO q24h |
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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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting protein synthesis. Enhanced tissue penetration and intracellular activity compared to erythromycin.
GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Drug interactions via CYP3A4 inhibition. Bitter taste may reduce compliance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clarithromycin dose ranges in canaries, with cited source references: PO 40 mg/kg twice a day for six days a week and once on the ot; unspecified 40 mg/kg twice daily. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clarithromycin in canaries: PO, unspecified.
Clarithromycin is indicated in canaries for: Mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense infection, mycobacteriosis resulting from M. genavense infection.
These are general warnings for Clarithromycin across species; consult the canary dosing table above for species-specific guidance. GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Drug interactions via CYP3A4 inhibition. Bitter taste may reduce compliance.
Why a species-specific page? Clarithromycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in canaries — 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.