Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Chloramphenicol is dosed at 50–80 mg/kg IM q8-12h in african grey parrots, per Hoeffer H. Antimicrobials in pet birds. In: Bonagura JD, ed. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XII: Small Animal Practice. W.B. Saunders; 1995:1278-1283. PMID: 42192709 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.275 (2026-08-01).. Chloramphenicol is used in african grey parrots for Severe systemic infections, Susceptible bacterial infections. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Chloramphenicol in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 50–80 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Severe systemic infections | Moderate |
| PO | 50–80 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Susceptible bacterial 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.409 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting peptidyl transferase and bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic.
Human health hazard: wear gloves when handling (aplastic anemia risk in humans). May cause bone marrow suppression in cats. Monitor CBC during prolonged use.
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.
Chloramphenicol dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 50–80 mg/kg q8-12h; PO 50–80 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chloramphenicol in african grey parrots: IM, PO.
Cited course lengths for Chloramphenicol in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chloramphenicol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe systemic infections, Susceptible bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Chloramphenicol across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Human health hazard: wear gloves when handling (aplastic anemia risk in humans). May cause bone marrow suppression in cats. Monitor CBC during prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Chloramphenicol 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.