Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Oxfendazole is dosed at 10–40 mg/kg PO once, repeat in 14 days in african grey parrots, per Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285-320. / 578. Marshall R. Avian anthelmintics and antiprotozoals. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1993;2:33-41. / 895. Steinhort LA. Diagnosis and treatment of common diseases of finches. In: Bongaura JD, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII; Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1119-1123. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.438 (2026-08-01).. Oxfendazole is used in african grey parrots for Nematode 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 Oxfendazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Synanthic, Benzelmin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–40 mg/kg | once, repeat in 14 days | 2 doses | Nematode infections | Moderate |
| Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285-320. / 578. Marshall R. Avian anthelmintics and antiprotozoals. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1993;2:33-41. / 895. Steinhort LA. Diagnosis and treatment of common diseases of finches. In: Bongaura JD, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII; Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1119-1123. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.438 (2026-08-01). |
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Active metabolite of febantel; inhibits microtubule polymerization by binding parasite beta-tubulin. Broad-spectrum nematocidal.
Wide safety margin. Teratogenic potential. Used in cattle, horses, and exotic species. Efficacy against some resistant nematode populations declining.
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.
Oxfendazole dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–40 mg/kg once, repeat in 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxfendazole in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Oxfendazole in african grey parrots include: 2 doses. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxfendazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Nematode infections.
These are general warnings for Oxfendazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Wide safety margin. Teratogenic potential. Used in cattle, horses, and exotic species. Efficacy against some resistant nematode populations declining.
Why a species-specific page? Oxfendazole 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.