Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Atorvastatin is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per 64. Beaufrère H. Clinical lipidology in psittacine birds. Proc ExoticsCon; 2020:10-15 Published online. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Atorvastatin is used in african grey parrots for Hypercholesterolaemia / atherosclerosis. 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 Atorvastatin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q12h | Hypercholesterolaemia / atherosclerosis | Moderate | 64. Beaufrère H. Clinical lipidology in psittacine birds. Proc ExoticsCon; 2020:10-15 Published online. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.489 (Table 5.18, Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds) — read in full; ref 64 also confirmed on p.493/p.600. Class as printed in source: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin); antihyperlipidaemic
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.
Atorvastatin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atorvastatin in african grey parrots: PO.
Atorvastatin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Hypercholesterolaemia / atherosclerosis.
These are general warnings for Atorvastatin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.489 (Table 5.18, Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds) — read in full; ref 64 also confirmed on p.493/p.600. Class as printed in source: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin); antihyperlipidaemic
Why a species-specific page? Atorvastatin 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.