Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Ketoconazole is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q24h x 14 days in zebra finches, per 490. Kollias GV Jr., Palgut J, Rossi J, et al. The use of ketoconazole in birds: preliminary pharmacokinetics and clinical applications. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1986:103. | 177. Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ketoconazole is used in zebra finches for Systemic fungal infection. Routes documented in zebra finches: PO. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoconazole in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nizoral
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | q24h x 14 days | Systemic fungal infection | Moderate | 490. Kollias GV Jr., Palgut J, Rossi J, et al. The use of ketoconazole in birds: preliminary pharmacokinetics and clinical applications. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1986:103. | 177. Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase (CYP51), blocking ergosterol synthesis in fungal membranes. At high doses, inhibits adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis.
Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Strong CYP inhibitor (many drug interactions). Requires gastric acid for absorption (do not give with antacids). Also used for Cushing's disease (adrenal steroidogenesis inhibition).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketoconazole dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg q24h x 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoconazole in zebra finches: PO.
Ketoconazole is indicated in zebra finches for: Systemic fungal infection.
These are general warnings for Ketoconazole across species; consult the zebra finch dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Strong CYP inhibitor (many drug interactions). Requires gastric acid for absorption (do not give with antacids). Also used for Cushing's disease (adrenal steroidogenesis inhibition).
Why a species-specific page? Ketoconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in zebra finches — 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.