Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ceftazidime 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.408 (2026-08-01).. Ceftazidime is used in african grey parrots for Severe gram-negative infections, Severe gram-negative septicemia. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ceftazidime in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 75–100 mg/kg | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Severe gram-negative infections | 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.408 (2026-08-01). |
| IV | 75–100 mg/kg | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Severe gram-negative septicemia | 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.408 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
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.
Ceftazidime dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 75–100 mg/kg q6-8h; IV 75–100 mg/kg q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Cited course lengths for Ceftazidime in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ceftazidime is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe gram-negative infections, Severe gram-negative septicemia.
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftazidime 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.