Bird · Melopsittacus undulatus · typical adult weight 0.03–0.07 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg topical (spot-on) q7-14d x 3-4 applications in budgerigars, per Ozturk M, Dogu M, Umur S. Morphological identification and treatment of Knemidokoptes pilae (Lavoipierre & Griffiths, 1951) infestation in Budgerigars. Vet Res Commun. 2026;50(3). doi:10.1007/s11259-026-11176-6 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/41874842. Ivermectin is used in budgerigars for Knemidokoptes pilae infestation (scaly face/scaly leg mite). Routes documented in budgerigars: topical (spot-on). A typical adult budgerigar weighs 0.03–0.07 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in budgerigars, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard
Contraindicated in Tortoise / Turtle
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical (spot-on) | 0.2 mg/kg | q7-14d x 3-4 applications | Knemidokoptes pilae infestation (scaly face/scaly leg mite) | Weak | Ozturk M, Dogu M, Umur S. Morphological identification and treatment of Knemidokoptes pilae (Lavoipierre & Griffiths, 1951) infestation in Budgerigars. Vet Res Commun. 2026;50(3). doi:10.1007/s11259-026-11176-6 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/41874842 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.184 | 200 μg (micrograms)/kg i.m., s.c., p.o. q7-14d a |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | - 0.2 mg/kg PO, SC, IM once, Most sp can repeat in 10-14 days,159,378,442,564,663,873 |
| 0.2–0.4 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 0.2-0.4 mg/kg PO, SC, repeat 7-14 days |
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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Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for budgerigars may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ivermectin dose range in budgerigars, with cited source references: topical (spot-on) 0.2 mg/kg q7-14d x 3-4 applications. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ivermectin in budgerigars: topical (spot-on).
Ivermectin is indicated in budgerigars for: Knemidokoptes pilae infestation (scaly face/scaly leg mite).
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the budgerigar dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Why a species-specific page? Ivermectin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in budgerigars — 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.