Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg SC, topical on skin once; can repeat 1-2 wk for 3-4 applications in canaries, per Dorrestein GM, van Der Horst HH.A, Cremers HJ.W.M, et al. Quill mite (Dermoglyphus passerinus) infestation of canaries (Serinus canaria): diagnosis and treatment. Avian Pathol. 1997;26:195-199. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.435 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ivermectin is used in canaries for Quill mites, Knemidokoptes; also the tracheal mite Ptilonyssus morofskyi. Routes documented in canaries: SC, topical on skin. A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in canaries, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, topical on skin | 0.2 mg/kg | once; can repeat 1-2 wk for 3-4 applications | Quill mites, Knemidokoptes; also the tracheal mite Ptilonyssus morofskyi | Moderate | Dorrestein GM, van Der Horst HH.A, Cremers HJ.W.M, et al. Quill mite (Dermoglyphus passerinus) infestation of canaries (Serinus canaria): diagnosis and treatment. Avian Pathol. 1997;26:195-199. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.435 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ivermectin dose range in canaries, with cited source references: SC, topical on skin 0.2 mg/kg once; can repeat 1-2 wk for 3-4 applications. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ivermectin in canaries: SC, topical on skin.
Ivermectin is indicated in canaries for: Quill mites, Knemidokoptes; also the tracheal mite Ptilonyssus morofskyi.
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the canary 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 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.