Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ethambutol is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg PO q12h x 3-12 mo in african grey parrots, per 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.415 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ethambutol is used in african grey parrots for Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy). 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 Ethambutol in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–20 mg/kg | q12h x 3-12 mo | Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy) | Moderate | 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.415 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your african grey parrot's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Ethambutol dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 15–20 mg/kg q12h x 3-12 mo. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ethambutol in african grey parrots: PO.
Ethambutol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy).
Why a species-specific page? Ethambutol 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.