Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Meropenem is dosed at 175 mg/kg IM q24h in domestic pigeons, per 841. SchuetzS, Krautwald-Junghanns ME, LutzF, et al. Pharmacokinetic and clinical studies of the carbapenem antibiotic, meropenem, in birds. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2001:183-190. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Meropenem is used in domestic pigeons for Pseudomonas and anaerobic infection. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: IM. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meropenem in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Merrem
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 175 mg/kg | q24h | Pseudomonas and anaerobic infection | Moderate | 841. SchuetzS, Krautwald-Junghanns ME, LutzF, et al. Pharmacokinetic and clinical studies of the carbapenem antibiotic, meropenem, in birds. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2001:183-190. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Ultra-broad spectrum beta-lactam. Binds PBPs 2 and 3. Stable against most beta-lactamases including AmpC and ESBLs. Bactericidal.
Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
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.
Meropenem dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: IM 175 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meropenem in domestic pigeons: IM.
Meropenem is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Pseudomonas and anaerobic infection.
These are general warnings for Meropenem across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Why a species-specific page? Meropenem 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.