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Ronidazole is dosed at 100–200 mg/L drinking water PO (drinking water) Continuous in drinking water in cockatiels, 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.442. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Nitroimidazole that damages protozoal DNA. Treatment of choice for Tritrichomonas foetus in cats.
Treatment of choice for T. foetus in cats. Neurotoxicity at high doses (ataxia, seizures — reversible). Narrow therapeutic index in cats. Compounded product only.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 30 mg/kg | q24h for 14 days | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Ronidazole, p.1159; corroborated by Papich, printed p.718 (PDF p.746) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1131, Ronidazole monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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