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). — 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. 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). — 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.
| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.8 | 3-6 mg/mL saline or sterile water and 1-2 mL acetylcysteine (20%) × 20 min q8h,62,793 |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.162 | 2-10 mg/kg i.v., i.m. q6-12h; topically q6-8h; nebulize 50 mg in 10 ml saline for 15 min q8-12h a |
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.
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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.