Bacterial Infections in Amazon Parrots
Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
4 cited drugs treat Bacterial Infections in amazon parrots: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, Ampicillin, Ceftiofur, Oxytetracycline.
General coverage of susceptible bacterial pathogens. Drug selection turns on the suspected organism's gram-stain, the patient's species (oral β-lactams unsafe in rabbits/guinea pigs), and the infection site (penetration to bone, CSF, or biliary tree).
The overview above describes Bacterial Infections across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to amazon parrots — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate(Clavamox, Augmentin)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 125 mg/kg | q8h | Bacterial infection (beta-lactamase producers); PK-derived | Moderate | 668. Orosz SE, Jones MP, Cox SK, et al. Pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid in blue-fronted Amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva aestiva). J Avian Med Surg. 2000;14:107-112. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.406 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1647/1082-6742(2000)014[0107:poapca]2.0.co;2 |
Ampicillin(Polyflex)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 100 mg/kg | q4h | Bacterial infection; PK-derived | Moderate | 260. Ensley PK, Janssen DL. A preliminary study comparing the pharmacokinetics of ampicillin given orally and intramuscularly to psittacines: Amazon parrots (Amazona spp.) and blue-naped parrots (Tanygnathus lucionensis). J Zoo Anim Med. 1981;12:42- 47. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.406 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2307/20094514 |
Ceftiofur(Excenel, Excede, Naxcel)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Bacterial infection incl. Pasteurella; PK-derived | Moderate | 926. Tell L, Harrenstien L, Wetzlich S, et al. Pharmacokinetics of ceftiofur sodium in exotic and domestic avian species. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 1998;21:85-91. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.408 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1046/j.1365-2885.1998.00124.x |
Oxytetracycline(Terramycin, Liquamycin)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 58 mg/kg | q24h | Bacterial infection (tetracycline-susceptible); PK-derived | Weak | 923. Teare JA, Schwark WS, Shin SJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics of a long-acting oxytetracycline preparation in ring-necked pheasants, great horned owls and Amazon parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1985;46:2639-2643. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.418 (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.