Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Gentamicin is dosed at 5 mg/kg IM q12h in cockatiels, per 736. Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37:628-634. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.416 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2307/1591702. Gentamicin is used in cockatiels for Gram-negative bacterial infection. Routes documented in cockatiels: IM. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gentamicin in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5 mg/kg | q12h | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | 736. Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37:628-634. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.416 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2307/1591702 |
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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 cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gentamicin dose range in cockatiels, 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 cockatiels: IM.
Gentamicin is indicated in cockatiels for: Gram-negative bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Gentamicin across species; consult the cockatiel 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 cockatiels — 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.