Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Diclazuril is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q12h on days 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 in zebra finches, per 587. Massey JG, Work TM. Diclazuril therapy for clinical toxoplasmosis. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2000:29-39. | 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285-320. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.432 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Diclazuril is used in zebra finches for Toxoplasma. Routes documented in zebra finches: PO. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Diclazuril in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Clinacox, Vecoxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h on days 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 | Toxoplasma | Moderate | 587. Massey JG, Work TM. Diclazuril therapy for clinical toxoplasmosis. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2000:29-39. | 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285-320. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.432 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits coccidian parasite development by interfering with the pyrimidine biosynthesis pathway, disrupting schizogony and gametogony stages.
Generally well tolerated. Limited data in some exotic species. May cause mild transient GI signs.
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.
Diclazuril dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q12h on days 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Diclazuril in zebra finches: PO.
Diclazuril is indicated in zebra finches for: Toxoplasma.
These are general warnings for Diclazuril across species; consult the zebra finch dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well tolerated. Limited data in some exotic species. May cause mild transient GI signs.
Why a species-specific page? Diclazuril 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.