Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Azithromycin is dosed at 40–50 mg/kg PO q24-48h in african grey parrots, per Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. / 768. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, Abridged, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1997:227-253. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.407 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712. Azithromycin is used in african grey parrots for Respiratory infections, Chlamydophila (alternative). 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 Azithromycin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zithromax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–50 mg/kg | q24-48h | 7-14 days | Respiratory infections, Chlamydophila (alternative) | Moderate | Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. / 768. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, Abridged, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1997:227-253. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.407 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43–45 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 43-45 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 50–80 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 50-80 mg/kg PO q24h ×3 days on, off 4 days, repeat up to 3 wk |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1058 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1058 mg/L drinking water |
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.
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Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentrates in tissues with long half-life.
CONTRAINDICATED orally in rabbits and guinea pigs (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Long tissue half-life means prolonged effect after discontinuation.
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.
Azithromycin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 40–50 mg/kg q24-48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Azithromycin in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Azithromycin in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Azithromycin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Respiratory infections, Chlamydophila (alternative).
These are general warnings for Azithromycin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED orally in rabbits and guinea pigs (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Long tissue half-life means prolonged effect after discontinuation.
Why a species-specific page? Azithromycin 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.