Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q12h 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.443 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Sulfadimethoxine is used in african grey parrots for Coccidiosis (prevention and treatment). 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 Sulfadimethoxine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Albon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | q12h | Coccidiosis (prevention and treatment) | 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.443 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
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.
Sulfadimethoxine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in african grey parrots: PO.
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Coccidiosis (prevention and treatment).
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadimethoxine 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.