Chlortetracycline for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Chlortetracycline is used in african grey parrot for Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis). Routes documented in african grey parrot: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlortetracycline in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Aureomycin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 in feed | Continuous in feed for 45 days | 45-day treatment minimum for psittacosis | Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Bacteriostatic tetracycline that binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Broad-spectrum activity.
Side effects & warnings
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 parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Chlortetracycline dosing in other species
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 parrot — 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.