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 | Doxycycline preferred but CTC feed is alternative for flock treatment | 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 0.5% pellets × 30-45 days |
| 1 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1% pellets × 30-45 days |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed |
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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 Doxycycline preferred but CTC feed is alternative for flock treatment 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.
| 100 mg/kg PO q6h |
| Dose (mg/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500–5000 | — | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 2500-5000 mg/kg in feed for 45 days | One of the statutory recommended therapies for psittacosis in Germany |
| 5000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 5000 mg/kg soft feed ×45 days |
| 1000–2000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1000-2000 mg/kg soft mixed feed × 45 days |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 5000 mg/L drinking water × 45 days |
| 1000–1500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1000-1500 mg/L drinking water |
| 500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 500 mg/L drinking water or nectar |
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.