Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Cefoxitin is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg IM, IV q6-12h in african grey parrots, per 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.408 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Cefoxitin is used in african grey parrots for Bacterial infection (gram-positive and gram-negative). Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefoxitin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 50–100 mg/kg | q6-12h | Bacterial infection (gram-positive and gram-negative) | Moderate | 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.408 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.408; corroborated in Plumb's 10th Ed (full 'Cefoxitin' monograph, 12 refs) and Papich 4th Ed p.157 and p.12 (trade name Mefoxin). Class as printed in source: Beta-lactam antibacterial — second-generation cephalosporin, cephamycin subclass (notable anaerobic activity)
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.
Cefoxitin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM, IV 50–100 mg/kg q6-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cefoxitin in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Cefoxitin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Bacterial infection (gram-positive and gram-negative).
These are general warnings for Cefoxitin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.408; corroborated in Plumb's 10th Ed (full 'Cefoxitin' monograph, 12 refs) and Papich 4th Ed p.157 and p.12 (trade name Mefoxin). Class as printed in source: Beta-lactam antibacterial — second-generation cephalosporin, cephamycin subclass (notable anaerobic activity)
Why a species-specific page? Cefoxitin 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.