Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Mebendazole is dosed at 5–6 mg/kg PO q24h x 3-5 days, repeat in 21d in domestic pigeons, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). Mebendazole is used in domestic pigeons for Nematodes. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mebendazole in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–6 mg/kg | q24h x 3-5 days, repeat in 21d | Nematodes | Moderate | 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–6 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 5-6 mg/kg PO q24h ×3-5 days, repeat in 21 days |
| 10–25 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 10-25 mg/kg q12h ×5 days |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 10-20 mg/L drinking water × 3-5 days,391 |
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Typical range: 300–500 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Mebendazole dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 5–6 mg/kg q24h x 3-5 days, repeat in 21d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mebendazole in domestic pigeons: PO.
Mebendazole is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Nematodes.
Why a species-specific page? Mebendazole 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.