Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Enrofloxacin Injectable is dosed at 15 mg/kg IM q12h in african grey parrots, per Flammer K, Aucoin DP, WhittDA. Intramuscular and oral disposition of enrofloxacin in African grey parrots following single and multiple doses. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 1991;41:359-366. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.1991.tb00849.x — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.414 (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, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Enrofloxacin Injectable is used in african grey parrots for Gram-negative infections. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin Injectable in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Baytril Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM |
| 15 mg/kg |
| q12h |
| 7-14 days |
| Gram-negative infections |
| Moderate |
| Flammer K, Aucoin DP, WhittDA. Intramuscular and oral disposition of enrofloxacin in African grey parrots following single and multiple doses. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 1991;41:359-366. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.1991.tb00849.x — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.414 (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, https://openlibrary.org/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.288 | 10 parts Baytril 2.5% oral to 1 part | Useful combination for treatment of inflammation or pain with possible bacterial |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 10-15 mg/kg orally, Lm.q12h 100-200 mg/l in drinking water Psittacosis: many texts recommend 15 mg/kg i.m. or orally q12h for 45 days Psittacosis in Germany: 10 mg/kg i.m. q24h for |
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity. Metabolized to ciprofloxacin.
Do NOT use IV route in small animals (cardiovascular collapse). SC preferred in reptiles. Avoid in young growing animals. Cats: retinal degeneration at >5mg/kg/day.
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.
Enrofloxacin Injectable dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 15 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin Injectable in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Enrofloxacin Injectable in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Enrofloxacin Injectable is indicated in african grey parrots for: Gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin Injectable across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do NOT use IV route in small animals (cardiovascular collapse). SC preferred in reptiles. Avoid in young growing animals. Cats: retinal degeneration at >5mg/kg/day.
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin Injectable 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.
| 10–15 |
| IM |
| BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.287 |
| 10-15 mg/kg i.m., orally q12h | Bacterial infections. Not fully reliable in drinking water |
| 10–15 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 10-15 mg/kg orally, Lm.q12h 100-200 mg/l in drinking water Psittacosis: many texts recommend 15 mg/kg i.m. or orally q12h for 45 days Psittacosis in Germany: 10 mg/kg i.m. q24h for |
| 10 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 10-15 mg/kg orally, Lm.q12h 100-200 mg/l in drinking water Psittacosis: many texts recommend 15 mg/kg i.m. or orally q12h for 45 days Psittacosis in Germany: 10 mg/kg i.m. q24h for |
| 1000 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 10-15 mg/kg orally, Lm.q12h 100-200 mg/l in drinking water Psittacosis: many texts recommend 15 mg/kg i.m. or orally q12h for 45 days Psittacosis in Germany: 10 mg/kg i.m. q24h for |
| 10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.135 | 10 mg/kg p.o., i.m. q12h (licensed dose) or 100-200 mg/l drinking water a |
| 20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 15-30 mg/kg PO, IM q12h 20 mg/kg PO, SC, Pi IM q12h |
| 30 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.46 | - 30 mg/kg 30 mg PO PO q24h q |
| 15–30 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 15-30 mg/kg PO, IM q12h 20 mg/kg PO, SC, Pi IM q12h |
| 5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 5 mg/kg PO, IM q12-24h |
| 5–10 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 5-10 mg/kg SC, IM q24h |
| 5–15 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 5-15 mg/kg PO, SC, IM q12h |
| 10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 10 mg/kg PO, IM, IV q12h |
| 10–20 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 10-20 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 15 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 15 mg/kg PO, IV q24h974a |
| Dose (mg/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 1000 mg/kg feed |
| 250–1000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 250-1000 mg/kg feed q24h |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100–200 | — | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.312 | 10-15 mg/kg orally, Lm.q12h 100-200 mg/l in drinking water Psittacosis: many texts recommend 15 mg/kg i.m. or orally q12h for 45 days Psittacosis in Germany: 10 mg/kg i.m. q24h for |
| 100–200 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.135 | 10 mg/kg p.o., i.m. q12h (licensed dose) or 100-200 mg/l drinking water a |
| 100–200 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 100-200 mg/L drinking water,790,802 |
| 25–50 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 25-50 mg/L drinking water |
| 190–750 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 |
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.
| 190-750 mg/L drinking water |
| 200 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 200 mg/L drinking water |
| 500 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 500 mg/L drinking water |