Azithromycin for Cockatiels
Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Azithromycin is dosed at 40 mg/kg PO See source in cockatiels, per Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 31(3):262-282. DOI 10.1647/217-265; PMID 28891690. URL: https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-avian-medicine-and-surgery/volume-31/issue-3/217-265/Compendium-of-Measures-to-Control-Chlamydia-psittaci-Infection-Among-Humans/10.1647/217-265.full. Azithromycin is used in cockatiels for Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection). Routes documented in cockatiels: PO. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Azithromycin in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zithromax
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40 mg/kg | See source | Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection) | Moderate | Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 31(3):262-282. DOI 10.1647/217-265; PMID 28891690. URL: https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-avian-medicine-and-surgery/volume-31/issue-3/217-265/Compendium-of-Measures-to-Control-Chlamydia-psittaci-Infection-Among-Humans/10.1647/217-265.full |
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Mechanism of action
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentrates in tissues with long half-life.
Side effects & warnings
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 cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Azithromycin for Cockatiels?
Azithromycin dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO 40 mg/kg See source.
How is Azithromycin administered in Cockatiels?
Documented routes for Azithromycin in cockatiels: PO.
What conditions does Azithromycin treat in Cockatiels?
Azithromycin is indicated in cockatiels for: Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci infection).
What are the side effects of Azithromycin in Cockatiels?
These are general warnings for Azithromycin across species; consult the cockatiel 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.
Other Antibiotic drugs with cockatiel dosing
Azithromycin dosing in other species
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 cockatiels — 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.