Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Vancomycin is used in african grey parrot for MRSA (severe). Routes documented in african grey parrot: IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vancomycin in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vancocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 15–20 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | MRSA (severe) | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Binds D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors, inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Bactericidal against most gram-positive organisms including MRSA.
Reserve for MRSA/resistant infections. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic — monitor trough levels. Red man syndrome with rapid IV infusion. Oral form not absorbed (used for C. difficile colitis).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Vancomycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.