Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Terbinafine is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg PO q12-24h in african grey parrots, per Dahlhausen B, Lindstrom JG, Radabaugh CS. The use of terbinafine hydrochloride in the treatment of avian fungal disease. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2000:35-39. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.428 (2026-08-01).. Terbinafine is used in african grey parrots for Aspergillosis adjunct, dermatophytosis. 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 Terbinafine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q12-24h | Weeks to months | Aspergillosis adjunct, dermatophytosis | Extrapolated | Dahlhausen B, Lindstrom JG, Radabaugh CS. The use of terbinafine hydrochloride in the treatment of avian fungal disease. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2000:35-39. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.428 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol synthesis at an earlier step than azoles. Fungicidal.
Generally well-tolerated. May cause GI upset, hepatotoxicity (rare). Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged use.
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.
Terbinafine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–15 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Terbinafine in african grey parrots include: Weeks to months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Terbinafine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Aspergillosis adjunct, dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Terbinafine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well-tolerated. May cause GI upset, hepatotoxicity (rare). Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Terbinafine 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.