Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ronidazole is dosed at 6–10 mg/kg PO q24h x 6-10 days in african grey parrots, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.441. Ronidazole is used in african grey parrots for Trichomoniasis. 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 Ronidazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: generic/compounded
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 6–10 mg/kg | q24h x 6-10 days | Trichomoniasis | Moderate | 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.441Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4 | 6-10 mg/kg PO q24h ×6-10 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.
Typical range: 400–650 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Nitroimidazole that damages protozoal DNA. Treatment of choice for Tritrichomonas foetus in cats.
Treatment of choice for T. foetus in cats. Neurotoxicity at high doses (ataxia, seizures — reversible). Narrow therapeutic index in cats. Compounded product only.
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.
Ronidazole dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 6–10 mg/kg q24h x 6-10 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ronidazole in african grey parrots: PO.
Ronidazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Trichomoniasis.
These are general warnings for Ronidazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Treatment of choice for T. foetus in cats. Neurotoxicity at high doses (ataxia, seizures — reversible). Narrow therapeutic index in cats. Compounded product only.
Why a species-specific page? Ronidazole 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.