Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Gentamicin is dosed at 5 mg/kg IM q12h in african grey parrots, per Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37:628-634. doi:10.2307/1591702 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.416 (2026-08-01).. Gentamicin is used in african grey parrots for Severe 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 Gentamicin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5 mg/kg | q12h | 7-10 days | Severe gram-negative infections | Moderate | Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37:628-634. doi:10.2307/1591702 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.416 (2026-08-01). |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent killing with post-antibiotic effect.
Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
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.
Gentamicin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gentamicin in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Gentamicin in african grey parrots include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gentamicin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Gentamicin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin 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.