Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ponazuril is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO once, repeat in 10-14 days in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, avian antiparasitic table, p.439 — Ponazuril 'most species' row, ref 143 = Carpenter JW, Hawkins MG, Barron H. Appendix 1: Table of common drugs and approximate doses. In: Speer B, ed. Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery; Elsevier; 2016:795-824 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712. Ponazuril is used in african grey parrots for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ponazuril in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Marquis
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | once, repeat in 10-14 days |
| Coccidiosis |
| Extrapolated |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, avian antiparasitic table, p.439 — Ponazuril 'most species' row, ref 143 = Carpenter JW, Hawkins MG, Barron H. Appendix 1: Table of common drugs and approximate doses. In: Speer B, ed. Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery; Elsevier; 2016:795-824 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 10-20 mg/kg PO, repeat in 10-14 days |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Inhibits coccidian parasite mitochondrial electron transport, disrupting energy production. Active metabolite of toltrazuril.
Marketed for horses (EPM); used off-label in other species. Palatability may be poor. Compounded suspensions should be verified for stability.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ponazuril dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg once, repeat in 10-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ponazuril in african grey parrots: PO.
Ponazuril is indicated in african grey parrots for: Coccidiosis.
These are general warnings for Ponazuril across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Marketed for horses (EPM); used off-label in other species. Palatability may be poor. Compounded suspensions should be verified for stability.
Why a species-specific page? Ponazuril pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.