Avitrol Plus Wormer Syrup Concentrate for Birds
Avitrol Plus Wormer Syrup Concentrate is a broad spectrum dewormer to be used for the treatment of different worms including threadworm (Capilliaria spp.), caecal worm (Heterakis spp.), roundworm (Ascaridia spp.), tapeworm (Raillietina spp.), gape worm (Syngamus spp.) and gizzard worm (Acuaria spp.) in caged birds. The diluted dose is easy to administer and safe for the treatment of large varieties of worms.
To prevent re-infestation, practice good hygiene and sanitation and eliminate dampness. Regular treatment as well as preventing birds’ access to intermediate hosts such as grasshoppers, cockroaches and earthworms, also helps in controlling worm re-infestation.
Dose guide for crop administration
Type of bird - Weight of Bird - Dose (drops of undiluted syrup)
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Finch 15g - 1.5 drops
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Budgerigar 30g - 3.0 drops
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Budgerigar 50g - 5.0 drops
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Cockatiel 80g - 8.0 drops
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Cockatoo 500g - 50.0 drops
Make up dose to 1 to 5 mL with water in a syringe.
Crop Administration:
A crop needle or tube placed directly into the crop can be used to administer Avitrol Plus syrup by syringe. Do not administer any liquid into the crop unless you are confident that the crop needle or tube is correctly placed.
Diluted in drinking water:
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Dilute the concentrate syrup by adding 0.5mL (12 drops) to 20mL of water.
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Use this solution as the sole drinking water for 24 hours
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Administer 2 doses 14 days apart
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During summer, decrease the dosage to account for the increased water consumption, which may be double or more.
For threadworm, caecal worm, gape worm and roundworm a dose of 0.025mg/g (25mg/kg) bodyweight has been found adequate.
For gizzard worm a dose of 0.05mg/g (50mg/kg) is necessary.
