Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Marbofloxacin is dosed at 2.5–5 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per Carpenter Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds), Marbofloxacin block. The row is printed for BLUE AND GOLD MACAWS and is framed /PK. 146. Carpenter JW, Hunter RP, Olsen JH, et al. Pharmacokinetics of marbofloxacin in blue and gold macaws (Ara ararauna). Am J Vet Res. 2006 -- 67:947-950. EXTRAPOLATED to African grey parrot: no held text prints a marbofloxacin dose for Psittacus erithacus. The held copy is an ebook with no printed pagination, so the TABLE is the citable location.. Marbofloxacin is used in african grey parrots for Bacterial infections. 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 Marbofloxacin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zeniquin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Bacterial infections | Extrapolated |
| Carpenter Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds), Marbofloxacin block. The row is printed for BLUE AND GOLD MACAWS and is framed /PK. 146. Carpenter JW, Hunter RP, Olsen JH, et al. Pharmacokinetics of marbofloxacin in blue and gold macaws (Ara ararauna). Am J Vet Res. 2006 -- 67:947-950. EXTRAPOLATED to African grey parrot: no held text prints a marbofloxacin dose for Psittacus erithacus. The held copy is an ebook with no printed pagination, so the TABLE is the citable location. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 10 mg/kg orally, i.m. q24h | |
| 10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.203 | 10 mg/kg p.o., i.m., i.v. q24h a |
| 2–3 | IO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 2-3 mg/kg IO q24h |
| 2.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 2.5 mg/kg IV q24h |
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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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication. Concentration-dependent bactericidal.
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). May lower seizure threshold. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs in dehydrated patients.
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.
Marbofloxacin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 2.5–5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Marbofloxacin in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Marbofloxacin in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Marbofloxacin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Marbofloxacin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). May lower seizure threshold. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs in dehydrated patients.
Why a species-specific page? Marbofloxacin 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.