Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg PO, SC, IM once; can repeat in 10-14 days in domestic pigeons, per 378. Harlin RW. Pigeon therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:19-34. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.435 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Ivermectin is used in domestic pigeons for Nematodes, acanthocephalans, ectoparasites (Knemidokoptes, Dermanyssus). Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO, SC, IM. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in domestic pigeons, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC, IM | 0.2 mg/kg | once; can repeat in 10-14 days | Nematodes, acanthocephalans, ectoparasites (Knemidokoptes, Dermanyssus) | Moderate | 378. Harlin RW. Pigeon therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:19-34. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.435 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 |
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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 domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ivermectin dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO, SC, IM 0.2 mg/kg once; can repeat in 10-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ivermectin in domestic pigeons: PO, SC, IM.
Ivermectin is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Nematodes, acanthocephalans, ectoparasites (Knemidokoptes, Dermanyssus).
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the domestic pigeon 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 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.
| 0.5–1 |
| PO |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 |
| 0.5-1 mg/kg PO, IM once |
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.