Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Amoxicillin is dosed at 150–175 mg/kg PO q8-12h 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/j.cvex.2016.01.014 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01).. 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 | q8-12h | 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/j.cvex.2016.01.014 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01). |
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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 q8-12h. 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.