Alfaxalone for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Alfaxalone is used in african grey parrot for Sedation, Restraint for radiographs/diagnostics, Anesthetic induction. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Alfaxalone in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Alfaxan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–15 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Sedation | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Restraint for radiographs/diagnostics | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IV | 5–10 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Anesthetic induction | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Neuroactive steroid that modulates GABA-A receptors, producing dose-dependent sedation to general anesthesia.
Side effects & warnings
Apnea with rapid IV injection — titrate slowly. No analgesic properties. Short shelf life once broached (use within 6 hours unless preserved formulation). Good safety profile in exotic species.
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.
Other Anesthetic drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Alfaxalone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Alfaxalone 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.