Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is dosed at 60 mg/kg PO q24h in domestic pigeons, per 236. Dorrestein GM. Studies on Pharmacokinetics of Some Antibacterial Agents in Homing Pigeons (Columba livia), Thesis: Utrecht University; 1986. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.422 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is used in domestic pigeons for Bacterial infection (potentiated sulfonamide). Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Bactrim, TMS
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 60 mg/kg | q24h | Bacterial infection (potentiated sulfonamide) | Moderate | 236. Dorrestein GM. Studies on Pharmacokinetics of Some Antibacterial Agents in Homing Pigeons (Columba livia), Thesis: Utrecht University; 1986. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.422 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Sequential blockade of folate synthesis: sulfamethoxazole inhibits dihydropteroate synthase; trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase.
May cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs with prolonged use. Can cause bone marrow suppression. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease. Adequate hydration required.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 60 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in domestic pigeons: PO.
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Bacterial infection (potentiated sulfonamide).
These are general warnings for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs with prolonged use. Can cause bone marrow suppression. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease. Adequate hydration required.
Why a species-specific page? Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in domestic pigeons — 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.