Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 50 mg/kg IM q24-48h in african grey parrots, per Samour J. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Mosby, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:388-418. doi:10.1016/b978-0-7234-3832-8.00023-7 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.418 (2026-08-01).. Oxytetracycline is used in african grey parrots for Chlamydophila (alternative to doxycycline). Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Terramycin, Liquamycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 50 mg/kg | q24-48h | 45 days for psittacosis | Chlamydophila (alternative to doxycycline) | Moderate |
| Samour J. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Mosby, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:388-418. doi:10.1016/b978-0-7234-3832-8.00023-7 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.418 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent.
Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
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.
Oxytetracycline dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 50 mg/kg q24-48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Oxytetracycline in african grey parrots include: 45 days for psittacosis. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxytetracycline is indicated in african grey parrots for: Chlamydophila (alternative to doxycycline).
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
Why a species-specific page? Oxytetracycline 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.