Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Cefazolin is dosed at 25–50 mg/kg IM q12h 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. Cefazolin is used in african grey parrots for Susceptible bacterial infection (first-generation cephalosporin, limited activity against gram-negative pathogens). 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 Cefazolin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ancef, Kefzol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 25–50 mg/kg | q12h | Susceptible bacterial infection (first-generation cephalosporin, limited activity against gram-negative pathogens) | 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 (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25–30 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25-30 mg/kg IM, IV q8h |
| 25–50 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25-50 mg/kg IM, IV q12h |
| 50–75 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 50-75 mg/kg IM q12h |
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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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. First-generation cephalosporin with excellent gram-positive coverage. Commonly used for surgical prophylaxis.
Perioperative use common. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Pain at IM injection site.
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.
Cefazolin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 25–50 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cefazolin in african grey parrots: IM.
Cefazolin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Susceptible bacterial infection (first-generation cephalosporin, limited activity against gram-negative pathogens).
These are general warnings for Cefazolin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Perioperative use common. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Pain at IM injection site.
Why a species-specific page? Cefazolin 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.