Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ceftriaxone is dosed at 75–100 mg/kg IM q4-8h 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). Ceftriaxone is used in african grey parrots for Bacterial infection, including some Pseudomonas activity. 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 Ceftriaxone in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rocephin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 75–100 mg/kg | q4-8h | Bacterial infection, including some Pseudomonas activity | 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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Binds PBPs inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Long half-life allows once-daily dosing. Excellent CSF penetration.
Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions. Biliary pseudolithiasis possible. Adjust in hepatic/renal compromise.
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.
Ceftriaxone dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 75–100 mg/kg q4-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftriaxone in african grey parrots: IM.
Ceftriaxone is indicated in african grey parrots for: Bacterial infection, including some Pseudomonas activity.
These are general warnings for Ceftriaxone across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions. Biliary pseudolithiasis possible. Adjust in hepatic/renal compromise.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftriaxone 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.