Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ampicillin is dosed at 100–200 mg/kg IM q8-12h in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, Table 5.1 (corpus PDF pp.405-408); located 2026-08-06 by chapter-governed table: this table is in the chapter covering this species and names this drug. NOTE: the served figure was matched against the table as a whole, not against this drug's own row, so confirm the number on the page before relying on it. The held copy has no printed page numbers, so the numbered table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Ampicillin is used in african grey parrots for Susceptible bacterial infections. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ampicillin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Polyflex
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 100–200 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Susceptible bacterial infections | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, Table 5.1 (corpus PDF pp.405-408); located 2026-08-06 by chapter-governed table: this table is in the chapter covering this species and names this drug. NOTE: the served figure was matched against the table as a whole, not against this drug's own row, so confirm the number on the page before relying on it. The held copy has no printed page numbers, so the numbered table 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.
| Dose (g/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft feed a |
| Dose (g/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | 50-100 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft feed a |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Broader spectrum than penicillin G with gram-negative coverage.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams. IM injection may be painful.
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.
Ampicillin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 100–200 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ampicillin in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Ampicillin in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ampicillin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Susceptible bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Ampicillin 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. IM injection may be painful.
Why a species-specific page? Ampicillin 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.
| 50–100 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | 50-100 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft fe |
| 150–200 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.37 | 50-100 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8-12h, 150-200 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h, 1-2 g/l drinking water, 2-3 g/kg in soft feed a |
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg IM q12h |
| 100–200 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100-200 mg/kg PO q6-8h |
| 50 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | - 50 mg/kg IM q6-8h Am |
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.