Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Albendazole is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q24h x 5 days in amazon parrots, per 137. Canny CJ, Ward DA, Patton S, et al. Microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis in a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix). J Avian Med Surg. 1999;13:279-286. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.430 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Albendazole is used in amazon parrots for Microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis. Routes documented in amazon parrots: PO. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albendazole in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Valbazen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h x 5 days | Microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis | Weak | 137. Canny CJ, Ward DA, Patton S, et al. Microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis in a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix). J Avian Med Surg. 1999;13:279-286. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.430 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasite cells. Disrupts glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores.
Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Albendazole dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg q24h x 5 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Albendazole in amazon parrots: PO.
Albendazole is indicated in amazon parrots for: Microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Albendazole across species; consult the amazon parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Why a species-specific page? Albendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in amazon parrots — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.