Bird · Falco peregrinus · typical adult weight 0.53–1.60 kg
Metronidazole is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q24h in peregrine falcons, per Samour, Avian Medicine, 3rd Ed. (raptor formulary appendix), p.654. Row as printed binds this dose to raptors on its own line: "Metronidazole Flagyl Tablets (Rhône Raptors PO 50 mg/kg sid 5 d Anaerobic infections (and giardiasis and". Located by line-level extraction and then read on the page; the species binding is the row's own species column, not text proximity.. Metronidazole is used in peregrine falcons for Anaerobic infections (and giardiasis and. Routes documented in peregrine falcons: PO. A typical adult peregrine falcon weighs 0.53–1.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metronidazole in peregrine falcons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Flagyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h | Anaerobic infections (and giardiasis and | Moderate | Samour, Avian Medicine, 3rd Ed. (raptor formulary appendix), p.654. Row as printed binds this dose to raptors on its own line: "Metronidazole Flagyl Tablets (Rhône Raptors PO 50 mg/kg sid 5 d Anaerobic infections (and giardiasis and". Located by line-level extraction and then read on the page; the species binding is the row's own species column, not text proximity. |
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Disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms via reduction of nitro group, forming cytotoxic intermediates.
Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for peregrine falcons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Metronidazole dose range in peregrine falcons, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metronidazole in peregrine falcons: PO.
Metronidazole is indicated in peregrine falcons for: Anaerobic infections (and giardiasis and.
These are general warnings for Metronidazole across species; consult the peregrine falcon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Metronidazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in peregrine falcons — 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.