Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Doxycycline is dosed at 75–100 mg/kg IM q5-7d in african grey parrots, per Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.412 (2026-08-01).. Doxycycline is used in african grey parrots for Chlamydophila psittaci (non-compliant patients), Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis). Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Doxycycline in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vibramycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 75–100 mg/kg | q5-7d | 45 days for psittacosis | Chlamydophila psittaci (non-compliant patients) | Moderate | Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.412 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q12-24h | 45 days minimum for psittacosis | Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis) | Strong | Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.411 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA attachment.
Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
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.
Doxycycline dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 75–100 mg/kg q5-7d; PO 25–50 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxycycline in african grey parrots: IM, PO.
Cited course lengths for Doxycycline in african grey parrots include: 45 days for psittacosis; 45 days minimum for psittacosis. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Doxycycline is indicated in african grey parrots for: Chlamydophila psittaci (non-compliant patients), Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis).
These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline 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.