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).. 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). |
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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.