Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Kanamycin is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IM q12h 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.416 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Kanamycin is used in african grey parrots for Enteric bacterial infection. 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 Kanamycin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kantrex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–20 mg/kg | q12h | Enteric bacterial infection | 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.416 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit causing misreading of mRNA and inhibition of protein synthesis. Bactericidal.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function and drug levels. Oral form poorly absorbed — used for GI decontamination.
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.
Kanamycin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 10–20 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Kanamycin in african grey parrots: IM.
Kanamycin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Enteric bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Kanamycin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function and drug levels. Oral form poorly absorbed — used for GI decontamination.
Why a species-specific page? Kanamycin 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.