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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.245, Chloramphenicol monograph spanning p.245-248; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. 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 |
| 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.245, Chloramphenicol monograph spanning p.245-248; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| 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). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.84 | 50 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8h or 75 mg/kg p.o. q8h |
| 75 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.84 | 50 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q8h or 75 mg/kg p.o. q8h |
| 50–100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 50-100 mg/kg PO q6- 12h |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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.