Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Chlortetracycline is used in african grey parrots for Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis). Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlortetracycline in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Aureomycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | Dosing: in feed (medicated pellets) | Continuous in feed for 45 days | 45-day treatment minimum for psittacosis | Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis) | Moderate | Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.410 (2026-08-01). |
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Bacteriostatic tetracycline that binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Broad-spectrum activity.
Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.
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.
Chlortetracycline dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO Dosing: in feed (medicated pellets) Continuous in feed for 45 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chlortetracycline in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Chlortetracycline in african grey parrots include: 45-day treatment minimum for psittacosis. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chlortetracycline is indicated in african grey parrots for: Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis).
These are general warnings for Chlortetracycline across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.
Why a species-specific page? Chlortetracycline 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.