Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Cephalothin is dosed at 100 mg/kg IM, IV q6-8h 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.409. Cephalothin is used in african grey parrots for Bacterial infection (gram-positive, some 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 Cephalothin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 100 mg/kg | q6-8h | Bacterial infection (gram-positive, some 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.409Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100 mg/kg IM, IV q6- 8h |
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Typical range: 400–650 g
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Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Cephalothin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM, IV 100 mg/kg q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cephalothin in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Cephalothin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Bacterial infection (gram-positive, some gram-negative).
Why a species-specific page? Cephalothin 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.
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