Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Itraconazole is dosed at 26 mg/kg PO q12h in domestic pigeons, per 557. Lumeij JT, Gorgevska D, Woestenborghs R. Plasma and tissue concentrations of itraconazole in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica). J Avian Med Surg. 1995;9(1):32-35. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Itraconazole is used in domestic pigeons for Respiratory aspergillosis. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Itraconazole in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 26 mg/kg | q12h | Respiratory aspergillosis | Weak | 557. Lumeij JT, Gorgevska D, Woestenborghs R. Plasma and tissue concentrations of itraconazole in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica). J Avian Med Surg. 1995;9(1):32-35. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.
Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Itraconazole dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 26 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Itraconazole in domestic pigeons: PO.
Itraconazole is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Respiratory aspergillosis.
These are general warnings for Itraconazole across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Why a species-specific page? Itraconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in domestic pigeons — 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.