Bacterial Infections in Cockatiels
Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
3 cited drugs treat Bacterial Infections in cockatiels: Amikacin, Ceftiofur, Gentamicin.
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 cockatiels — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Amikacin(Amiglyde-V, Amikin)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 15–20 mg/kg | two or three times daily | Susceptible Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37(2):628-634. doi:10.2307/1591702 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/8363527 |
| IM, IV | 10–20 mg/kg | q8-12h | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | 360. Gronwall R, Brown MP, Clubb S. Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in African gray parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1989;50:250-252. ; 555. Lumeij JT. Psittacine antimicrobial therapy Antimicrobial Therapy in Caged Birds and Exotic Pets, Veterinary Learning Systems, Trenton, NJ; 1995:38-48. ; 736. Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37:628-634. ; 840. Schroeder EC, Frazier DL, Morris PJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics of ticarcillin and amikacin in blue-fronted Amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva aestiva). J Avian Med Surg. 1997;11:260-267. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/ajvr.1989.50.02.250 |
Ceftiofur(Excenel, Excede, Naxcel)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10 mg/kg | q4h | Bacterial infection | Weak | 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) |
Gentamicin(Gentocin)
Antibiotic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5 mg/kg | q12h | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | 736. Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37:628-634. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.416 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2307/1591702 |
Other conditions in Cockatiels
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