Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is dosed at 16–24 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — located 2026-08-05 in Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds); the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is used in african grey parrots for Bacterial infections. 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 Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Bactrim, TMS
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 16–24 mg/kg | q12h | 7-10 days | Bacterial infections | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — located 2026-08-05 in Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds); the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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Sequential blockade of folate synthesis: sulfamethoxazole inhibits dihydropteroate synthase; trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase.
May cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs with prolonged use. Can cause bone marrow suppression. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease. Adequate hydration required.
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.
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 16–24 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in african grey parrots include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is indicated in african grey parrots for: Bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs with prolonged use. Can cause bone marrow suppression. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease. Adequate hydration required.
Why a species-specific page? Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole 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.