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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your domestic pigeon's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.436 (birds), p.227 (reptiles), p.778 + p.780 (rodents), p.737 (hedgehogs), p.937 (ferrets) — pages read. Class as printed in source: Benzimidazole anthelmintic (tubulin-binding)
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.
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.
These are general warnings for Mebendazole across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.436 (birds), p.227 (reptiles), p.778 + p.780 (rodents), p.737 (hedgehogs), p.937 (ferrets) — pages read. Class as printed in source: Benzimidazole anthelmintic (tubulin-binding)
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.