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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.443 — 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. 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.443 — 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 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (g/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.289 | 1 g/l of drinking water daily for 2 days, then 3 days off and 2 days on. |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 50 mg/kg PO q24h ×14 days |
| 20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 20 mg/kg PO q12h 20-50 mg/kg PO q12h × 3-5 Pas days/wk; repeat treatment |
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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.
| 20–50 |
| PO |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 |
| 20 mg/kg PO q12h 20-50 mg/kg PO q12h × 3-5 Pas days/wk; repeat treatment |
| 25 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 25 mg/kg PO q12h × 5 days |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250–500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 250-500 mg/L drinking water × 5-7 days/wk; repeat treatment |
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.