Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Amoxicillin is dosed at 150–175 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105.; Rupley AE. Critical care of pet birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 1998;1:11- 41. doi:10.1016/S1094-9194(17)30153-6 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Amoxicillin is used in african grey parrots for Susceptible bacterial infections. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amoxicillin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amoxi-Tabs, Amoxil
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 150–175 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Susceptible bacterial infections | Moderate | Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105.; Rupley AE. Critical care of pet birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 1998;1:11- 41. doi:10.1016/S1094-9194(17)30153-6 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.287 | 150 mg/kg i.m. q24h (long-acting preparation) [Duphamox LA injection 150 mg/ml (Fort Dodge): 0.05 ml per Budgerigar; 0.1 ml per Cockatiel\ 150 mg/kg orally q12h [Duphamox palatable |
| 150 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.287 | 150 mg/kg i.m. q24h (long-acting preparation) [Duphamox LA injection 150 mg/ml (Fort Dodge): 0.05 ml per Budgerigar; 0.1 ml per Cockatiel\ 150 mg/kg orally q12h [Duphamox palatable |
| 150–175 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 150-175 mg/kg orally q12h 150 mg/kg i.m. q24h | Use long-acting preparations for injection |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amoxicillin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 150–175 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amoxicillin in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Amoxicillin in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amoxicillin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Susceptible bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Amoxicillin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.
Why a species-specific page? Amoxicillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey 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.
| 125 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 125 mg/kg orally q12h 125 mg/kg i.m. q24h | |
| 125 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 125 mg/kg orally q12h 125 mg/kg i.m. q24h | |
| 150–175 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.34 | 150-175 mg/kg i.m., s.c. q8-12h (q24h for long-acting preparations); Raptors, Parrots: 175 mg/kg p.o. q |
| 175 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.34 | -12h (q24h for long-acting preparations); Raptors, Parrots: 175 mg/kg p.o. q12h |
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg IM, IV q4- 8h |
| 100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg PO q8h |
| 150–175 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 150-175 mg/kg PO q4-8h |
| 125 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 125 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 125–250 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 125-250 mg/kg PO q8-12h |
| Dose (mg/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 600 mg/kg soft feed |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500–4500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1500-4500 mg/L drinking water |
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.287 | 150 mg/kg i.m. q24h (long-acting preparation) [Duphamox LA injection 150 mg/ml (Fort Dodge): 0.05 ml per Budgerigar; 0.1 ml per Cockatiel\ 150 mg/kg orally q12h [Duphamox palatable |
| 50 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.287 | 150 mg/kg i.m. q24h (long-acting preparation) [Duphamox LA injection 150 mg/ml (Fort Dodge): 0.05 ml per Budgerigar; 0.1 ml per Cockatiel\ 150 mg/kg orally q12h [Duphamox palatable |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.