Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Voriconazole is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q12h in domestic pigeons, per 82. Beernaert LA, Baert K, Marin P, et al. Designing voriconazole treatment for racing pigeons: balancing between hepatic enzyme auto induction and toxicity. Med Mycol. 2009;47:276-285. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.428 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1080/13693780802262115. Voriconazole is used in domestic pigeons for Aspergillosis. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: PO. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Voriconazole in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vfend
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h | Aspergillosis | Moderate | 82. Beernaert LA, Baert K, Marin P, et al. Designing voriconazole treatment for racing pigeons: balancing between hepatic enzyme auto induction and toxicity. Med Mycol. 2009;47:276-285. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.428 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1080/13693780802262115 |
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Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase), blocking ergosterol synthesis. Broader spectrum than fluconazole including Aspergillus.
Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
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.
Voriconazole dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Voriconazole in domestic pigeons: PO.
Voriconazole is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Aspergillosis.
These are general warnings for Voriconazole across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
Why a species-specific page? Voriconazole 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.