Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Neomycin is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q8-12h in african grey parrots, per 129. Burke TJ. Antibiotic therapy in pet birds and reptiles. In: Weber AJ, Grey S, Townsend K, et al. Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals, 5th ed., Veterinary Medicine Publishing Co, Lenexa, KS; 1986. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Neomycin is used in african grey parrots for Enteric bacterial infection (poorly absorbed orally). 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 Neomycin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Biosol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Enteric bacterial infection (poorly absorbed orally) | Weak | 129. Burke TJ. Antibiotic therapy in pet birds and reptiles. In: Weber AJ, Grey S, Townsend K, et al. Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals, 5th ed., Veterinary Medicine Publishing Co, Lenexa, KS; 1986. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Poorly absorbed orally; used for GI decontamination or topically.
Do NOT give parenterally (severe nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity). Oral use reduces ammonia-producing GI bacteria. Prolonged oral use may cause malabsorption.
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.
Neomycin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Neomycin in african grey parrots: PO.
Neomycin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Enteric bacterial infection (poorly absorbed orally).
These are general warnings for Neomycin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do NOT give parenterally (severe nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity). Oral use reduces ammonia-producing GI bacteria. Prolonged oral use may cause malabsorption.
Why a species-specific page? Neomycin 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.