Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Clotrimazole is used in african grey parrots for Sinus aspergillosis (topical flush). 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 Clotrimazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lotrimin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 1% solution flush q12h | 14-28 days | Sinus aspergillosis (topical flush) | Moderate | Phalen DN. Common bacterial and fungal infectious diseases in pet birds. Suppl Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet. 2003;25:43-48. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.424 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Birds). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | 1% solution |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | IN | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 10 mg/kg applied directly via endoscope to fungal lesions in the air sacs; 10 mg/ml as nasal flush (volume of flush 20 ml/kg) | Dilute with propylene glycol to 2.5 mg/ml before app |
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Inhibits ergosterol synthesis by blocking lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase. Disrupts fungal cell membrane integrity.
Topical use only. Low systemic absorption. May cause local irritation. Effective against dermatophytes and Malassezia.
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.
Clotrimazole dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: Topical See the cited source for the printed regimen 1% solution flush q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clotrimazole in african grey parrots: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Clotrimazole in african grey parrots include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clotrimazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Sinus aspergillosis (topical flush).
These are general warnings for Clotrimazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Topical use only. Low systemic absorption. May cause local irritation. Effective against dermatophytes and Malassezia.
Why a species-specific page? Clotrimazole 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.
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| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 |
| 2 mg/kg intratracheal q24h × 5 days |
| 10 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.2 | Inject 10 mg/kg into air sacs 10 mg/mL saline flush |
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | IN | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 10 mg/kg applied directly via endoscope to fungal lesions in the air sacs; 10 mg/ml as nasal flush (volume of flush 20 ml/kg) | Dilute with propylene glycol to 2.5 mg/ml before app |
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.