Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer Tablets (100 Tablets): Levamisole and Praziquantel Worming Tablets for Birds Over 250g

Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer: Broad-Spectrum Worming Tablets for Birds

Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer Tablets are a broad-spectrum internal parasite treatment for caged birds weighing over 250g. Each tablet contains 20mg levamisole hydrochloride and 4mg praziquantel, so one dose treats both roundworms and tapeworms. It's made by Mavlab under the Avitrol range, and this pack contains 100 tablets, suited to keepers of pigeons, galahs, cockatoos and other larger caged birds.

What Worms Does Avitrol Plus Treat?

According to the label, Avitrol Plus treats:

• Threadworm (Capillaria sp.)
• Caecal worm (Heterakis sp.)
• Roundworm (Ascaridia sp.)
• Gape worm (Syngamus sp.)
• Gizzard worm (Acuaria sp.)
• Tapeworm (Raillietina sp.)

How Do Bird Worming Tablets Work?

Avitrol Plus combines two actives. Levamisole paralyses roundworms and other nematodes, so the bird passes them out. Praziquantel kills tapeworms. Together they cover the main internal worms of caged birds in a single treatment.

Is It Suitable for My Bird?

Avitrol Plus is only for caged birds over 250g in body weight, such as pigeons, galahs, cockatoos, corellas and larger parrots. Budgies, canaries, finches, cockatiels and lovebirds weigh much less than 250g, so they need a wormer made for small birds. Weigh your bird before treating. Parrots tend to be less tolerant of levamisole than pigeons, and some species and strains are known to be sensitive, so check with an avian vet if you're unsure.

How Many Avitrol Plus Tablets Do I Give My Bird?

Dose by body weight, giving the tablet orally, directly into the throat:

• 250g to 500g: ½ tablet
• 500g to 750g: 1 tablet
• 750g to 1kg: 1½ tablets

This equals 40mg/kg levamisole hydrochloride and 8mg/kg praziquantel.

How to Worm Your Birds

• Don't feed birds for 24 hours before treatment.
• Weigh each bird and give the correct dose directly into the throat.
• Don't handle birds for at least 10 minutes after dosing, to reduce the chance of vomiting.
• Don't feed for 3 hours after treatment.
• Treat all birds in the same cage or loft at the same time.
• Clean and disinfect the cage or loft 3 days after treatment, to remove worm eggs.

When Not to Worm

• In extremely hot, dry weather
• Birds that are stressed or sick
• Birds that are feeding young
• During the breeding season
• Species or strains of birds known to be sensitive to levamisole

The label also doesn't recommend treating racing pigeons, so check timing with your avian vet. If worm problems continue after treatment, consult a vet.

Signs Your Bird May Have Worms

Weight loss despite a good appetite, sitting fluffed up, diarrhoea, poor feather condition and worms in the droppings can all point to worms. A vet can check a droppings sample to confirm which worms are present.

Key Features and Benefits

• Broad-spectrum bird wormer in tablet form
• 20mg levamisole hydrochloride and 4mg praziquantel per tablet
• Treats roundworm, threadworm, caecal worm, gape worm, gizzard worm and tapeworm
• For caged birds over 250g body weight
• Simple weight-based dosing
• 100 tablets per pack

Product Details

• Brand: Avitrol Plus (Mavlab)
• Product: Bird Wormer Tablets
• Active constituents: Levamisole hydrochloride 20mg, praziquantel 4mg per tablet
• Suitable for: Caged birds over 250g body weight
• Dose: ½ tablet (250 to 500g), 1 tablet (500 to 750g), 1½ tablets (750g to 1kg)
• Pack size: 100 tablets
• For animal treatment only

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer treat?

It treats threadworm, caecal worm, roundworm, gape worm, gizzard worm and tapeworm in caged birds over 250g.

How many Avitrol Plus tablets do I give my bird?

Give ½ tablet for birds 250 to 500g, 1 tablet for 500 to 750g, and 1½ tablets for 750g to 1kg, directly into the throat.

Can I use Avitrol Plus on budgies or canaries?

No. It's only for caged birds over 250g. Budgies, canaries, finches and cockatiels are much smaller and need a wormer made for small birds.

How do bird worming tablets work?

Levamisole paralyses roundworms so the bird passes them, and praziquantel kills tapeworms. Together they treat the main internal worms in one dose.

What is the best worming treatment for birds?

The best wormer matches your bird's size and the worms present. For larger caged birds over 250g, a combined levamisole and praziquantel tablet covers roundworms and tapeworms. For small birds, use a product made for them, and ask a vet to test droppings if you're unsure.

Do I need to fast my birds before worming?

Yes. Don't feed birds for 24 hours before treatment and for 3 hours after.

Should I treat all my birds at once?

Yes. Treat every bird in the same cage or loft, then clean and disinfect the area 3 days later.

Where can I buy Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer Tablets in Australia?

Avitrol Plus Bird Wormer Tablets (100 tablets) are available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.