Ethambutol for Canaries
Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Ethambutol is dosed at 30 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/. Ethambutol 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 Ethambutol in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30 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 | 30 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Ethambutol for Canaries?
Ethambutol dose ranges in canaries, with cited source references: PO 30 mg/kg twice a day for six days a week and once on the ot; unspecified 30 mg/kg twice daily.
How is Ethambutol administered in Canaries?
Documented routes for Ethambutol in canaries: PO, unspecified.
What conditions does Ethambutol treat in Canaries?
Ethambutol is indicated in canaries for: Mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense infection, mycobacteriosis resulting from M. genavense infection.
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Why a species-specific page? Ethambutol 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.