Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Aspirin is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO q48h in african grey parrots, per 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122. Aspirin is used in african grey parrots for Antithrombotic. 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 Aspirin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Bufferin, Ascriptin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | q48h | Antithrombotic | Moderate | 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122 |
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Irreversibly acetylates cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2), inhibiting prostaglandin and thromboxane synthesis.
TOXIC to cats (prolonged half-life, deficient glucuronidation). Use buffered only. GI ulceration. Avoid with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Platelet inhibition irreversible.
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.
Aspirin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 5 mg/kg q48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aspirin in african grey parrots: PO.
Aspirin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Antithrombotic.
These are general warnings for Aspirin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to cats (prolonged half-life, deficient glucuronidation). Use buffered only. GI ulceration. Avoid with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Platelet inhibition irreversible.
Why a species-specific page? Aspirin 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.