Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 20–50 mg/kg PO q12h, 3-5 days/wk in zebra finches, per 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285-320. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.443 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Sulfadimethoxine is used in zebra finches for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in zebra finches: PO. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Albon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–50 mg/kg | q12h, 3-5 days/wk | Coccidiosis | Moderate | 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285-320. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.443 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sulfadimethoxine dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: PO 20–50 mg/kg q12h, 3-5 days/wk. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in zebra finches: PO.
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in zebra finches for: Coccidiosis.
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the zebra finch dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadimethoxine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in zebra finches — 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.