Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 58 mg/kg IM q24h in amazon parrots, per 923. Teare JA, Schwark WS, Shin SJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics of a long-acting oxytetracycline preparation in ring-necked pheasants, great horned owls and Amazon parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1985;46:2639-2643. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.418 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Oxytetracycline is used in amazon parrots for Bacterial infection (tetracycline-susceptible); PK-derived. Routes documented in amazon parrots: IM. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Terramycin, Liquamycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 58 mg/kg | q24h | Bacterial infection (tetracycline-susceptible); PK-derived | Weak | 923. Teare JA, Schwark WS, Shin SJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics of a long-acting oxytetracycline preparation in ring-necked pheasants, great horned owls and Amazon parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1985;46:2639-2643. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.418 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytetracycline dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: IM 58 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline in amazon parrots: IM.
Oxytetracycline is indicated in amazon parrots for: Bacterial infection (tetracycline-susceptible); PK-derived.
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline across species; consult the amazon 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 amazon 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.