Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Allopurinol is dosed at 10–30 mg/kg PO q12-24h in african grey parrots, per 787. Rupiper D. Allopurinol in simple syrup for gout. J Assoc Avian Vet; 1993:217-219 Published online. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Allopurinol is used in african grey parrots for Gout. 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 Allopurinol in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zyloprim, Aloprim
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–30 mg/kg | q12-24h | Gout | Weak | 787. Rupiper D. Allopurinol in simple syrup for gout. J Assoc Avian Vet; 1993:217-219 Published online. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid. Lowers serum and urinary urate levels.
May cause xanthine urolithiasis if protein intake not controlled. Feed low-purine diet concurrently. Monitor uric acid levels and hepatic function.
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.
Allopurinol dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–30 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Allopurinol in african grey parrots: PO.
Allopurinol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Gout.
These are general warnings for Allopurinol across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause xanthine urolithiasis if protein intake not controlled. Feed low-purine diet concurrently. Monitor uric acid levels and hepatic function.
Why a species-specific page? Allopurinol 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.