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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328. 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.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence |
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| 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 50 mg/kg i.m. q24h | Use long-acting preparation. Some preparations may cause irritant reactions |
| 50–100 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.236 | 50-100 mg/kg s.c. q2-3d (long-acting preparation) |
| 50 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 50 mg/kg IM q24h ×5-7 days |
| 200 | IM |
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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.
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 |
| 200 mg/kg IM q24h,89 |
| Dose (mg/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
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| 300 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 300 mg/kg soft feed ×5-14 days 8 g/40 g packet bone cement |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
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| 650–2000 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 650-2000 mg/L drinking water × 5-14 days |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.