Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Metronidazole is dosed at 10–30 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per Tully TN. Psittacine therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:59-90. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 (2026-08-01).. Metronidazole is used in african grey parrots for Anaerobic infections, trichomoniasis, Giardia. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Metronidazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–30 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Anaerobic infections, trichomoniasis | Moderate | Tully TN. Psittacine therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:59-90. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 (2026-08-01). |
| PO |
| 25–50 mg/kg |
| q12h |
| 5-7 days |
| Giardia |
| Moderate |
| 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.437 (2026-08-01). |
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Disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms via reduction of nitro group, forming cytotoxic intermediates.
Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
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.
Metronidazole dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–30 mg/kg q12h; PO 25–50 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metronidazole in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Metronidazole in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days; 5-7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Metronidazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Anaerobic infections, trichomoniasis, Giardia.
These are general warnings for Metronidazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Metronidazole 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.