Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Chlorhexidine is used in african grey parrots for Wound cleaning, bumblefoot. Routes documented in african grey parrots: TOPICAL. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlorhexidine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nolvasan, CHX Guard
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | Dilute 0.05% for wound flushing | q12-24h | As needed | Wound cleaning, bumblefoot | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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TOXIC to cats at concentrations >0.05% for mucous membranes. Ototoxic — never use in ear canal if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Dilute appropriately for wound lavage (0.05%). Inactivated by organic matter.
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.
Chlorhexidine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: TOPICAL Dilute 0.05% for wound flushing q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chlorhexidine in african grey parrots: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Chlorhexidine in african grey parrots include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chlorhexidine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Wound cleaning, bumblefoot.
These are general warnings for Chlorhexidine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to cats at concentrations >0.05% for mucous membranes. Ototoxic — never use in ear canal if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Dilute appropriately for wound lavage (0.05%). Inactivated by organic matter.
Why a species-specific page? Chlorhexidine 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.