Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Contraindicated in Horse (Equine)
Tylosin is dosed at 25 mg/kg IM q6h in domestic pigeons, per 543. Locke D, Bush M, Carpenter JW. Pharmacokinetics and tissue concentrations of tylosin in selected avian species. Am J Vet Res. 1982;43:1807-1810. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.423. Tylosin is used in domestic pigeons for Mycoplasma / gram-positive infection, Bacterial infection (macrolide, gram-positive spectrum). Routes documented in domestic pigeons: IM, PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Tylosin in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tylan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 25 mg/kg | q6h | Mycoplasma / gram-positive infection | Moderate | 543. Locke D, Bush M, Carpenter JW. Pharmacokinetics and tissue concentrations of tylosin in selected avian species. Am J Vet Res. 1982;43:1807-1810. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.423 doi:10.2460/ajvr.1982.43.10.1807 |
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h | Bacterial infection (macrolide, gram-positive spectrum) | Weak | 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.423Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.293 | 50 mg/ kg p.o. q24h, 25 mg/kg i.m. q6-8h or 800 mg/l drinking water |
| 20–40 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.293 | 20-40 mg/kg i.m. q8-12h (not chickens) or by nebulization of 100 mg diluted in 5 ml DMSO and 10 ml sa |
| 30 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 30 mg/kg IM q12h |
| 50 |
Typical range: 300–500 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Anti-inflammatory properties in GI tract.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs (fatal dysbiosis). Commonly used for chronic colitis in dogs. Very bitter taste. IM injection painful.
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.
Tylosin dose ranges in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: IM 25 mg/kg q6h; PO 50 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tylosin in domestic pigeons: IM, PO.
Tylosin is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Mycoplasma / gram-positive infection, Bacterial infection (macrolide, gram-positive spectrum).
These are general warnings for Tylosin across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs (fatal dysbiosis). Commonly used for chronic colitis in dogs. Very bitter taste. IM injection painful.
Why a species-specific page? Tylosin 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.
| PO |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 |
| 50 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 15 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 15 mg/kg IM q8h |
| 25 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25 mg/kg IM q6h |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.293 | 50 mg/ kg p.o. q24h, 25 mg/kg i.m. q6-8h or 800 mg/l drinking water |
| 500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 500 mg/L drinking water × 3-28 days |
| 800 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 800 mg/L drinking water |
| 2000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 2000 mg/L drinking water |
| 50 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 50 mg/L drinking water |
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.