Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Mebendazole is dosed at 25 mg/kg PO q12h x 5 days in african grey parrots, per 191. Cubas ZS. Medicine: Family Rhamphastidae (toucans). In: Fowler ME, Cubas ZS, eds. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals; Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 2001:188-199. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Mebendazole is used in african grey parrots for Nematodes. 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 Mebendazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25 mg/kg | q12h x 5 days | Nematodes | Weak | 191. Cubas ZS. Medicine: Family Rhamphastidae (toucans). In: Fowler ME, Cubas ZS, eds. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals; Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 2001:188-199. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.436 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.436 (birds), p.227 (reptiles), p.778 + p.780 (rodents), p.737 (hedgehogs), p.937 (ferrets) — pages read. Class as printed in source: Benzimidazole anthelmintic (tubulin-binding)
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.
Mebendazole dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 25 mg/kg q12h x 5 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mebendazole in african grey parrots: PO.
Mebendazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Nematodes.
These are general warnings for Mebendazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.436 (birds), p.227 (reptiles), p.778 + p.780 (rodents), p.737 (hedgehogs), p.937 (ferrets) — pages read. Class as printed in source: Benzimidazole anthelmintic (tubulin-binding)
Why a species-specific page? Mebendazole 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.