Anaerobic Infections in Amazon Parrots
Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
2 cited drugs treat Anaerobic Infections in amazon parrots: Metronidazole, Ticarcillin.
Bacterial infections caused by anaerobic organisms — common in dental, deep tissue, intra-abdominal, and necrotic wound contexts across veterinary species. Drug selection turns on penetration to anaerobic niches and species-specific GI safety (e.g. avoiding oral β-lactams in rabbits).
The overview above describes Anaerobic Infections across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to amazon parrots — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Metronidazole(Flagyl)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q12h x 30 days | Anaerobic and hemorrhagic enteritis | Weak | 789. Rupiper DJ.Personal communication. 2004. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Ticarcillin(Ticar)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 75–100 mg/kg | q4-6h | Gram-negative/Pseudomonas and anaerobic infection | Weak | 793. Rupley AE. Critical care of pet birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 1998;1:11- 41. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.421 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in Amazon Parrots
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice. Verify against current literature before clinical use.