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. 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 |
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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.