Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Cefotaxime is dosed at 75–100 mg/kg IM q6-8h 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. — 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. Cefotaxime is used in african grey parrots for Severe 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 Cefotaxime in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Claforan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 75–100 mg/kg | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Severe infections |
| 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. — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50–100 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.73 | 50-100 mg/kg i.m. q6-8h |
| 50–100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 50-100 mg/kg IM q8- 12h |
| 75–100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 75-100 mg/kg IM, IV q4-8h |
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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Third-generation cephalosporin with broad gram-negative activity including CNS penetration. Active metabolite (desacetylcefotaxime) provides additional activity.
Good CNS penetration for meningitis. May cause pain at injection site. Adjust dose in renal failure.
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.
Cefotaxime dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 75–100 mg/kg q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cefotaxime in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Cefotaxime in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cefotaxime is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe infections.
These are general warnings for Cefotaxime across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Good CNS penetration for meningitis. May cause pain at injection site. Adjust dose in renal failure.
Why a species-specific page? Cefotaxime 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.