Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Butorphanol Injectable is dosed at 1–4 mg/kg IM q2-4h in african grey parrots, per Curro TG. Evaluation of the isoflurane-sparing effects of butorphanol and flunixin in psittaciformes. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1994:17-19.; Curro TG, Brunson DB, Paul-Murphy J. Determination of the ED50 of isoflurane and evaluation of the isoflurane-sparing effect of butorphanol in cockatoos (Cacatua spp.). Vet Surg. 1994;23:429-433. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950x.1994.tb00502.x — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.448 (2026-08-01).. Butorphanol Injectable is used in african grey parrots for Analgesia. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Butorphanol Injectable in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Torbugesic, Torbutrol Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–4 mg/kg | q2-4h | As needed | Analgesia | Moderate | Curro TG. Evaluation of the isoflurane-sparing effects of butorphanol and flunixin in psittaciformes. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1994:17-19.; Curro TG, Brunson DB, Paul-Murphy J. Determination of the ED50 of isoflurane and evaluation of the isoflurane-sparing effect of butorphanol in cockatoos (Cacatua spp.). Vet Surg. 1994;23:429-433. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950x.1994.tb00502.x — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.448 (2026-08-01). |
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Kappa agonist / mu antagonist. Moderate analgesia, good sedation. Injectable form for hospitalized and exotic patients.
DEA Schedule IV. 0.5mg/ml formulation for cats. Widely used in exotic species. Ceiling analgesic effect. Sedation. Respiratory depression less than pure mu agonists.
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.
Butorphanol Injectable dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 1–4 mg/kg q2-4h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Butorphanol Injectable in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Butorphanol Injectable in african grey parrots include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Butorphanol Injectable is indicated in african grey parrots for: Analgesia.
These are general warnings for Butorphanol Injectable across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. DEA Schedule IV. 0.5mg/ml formulation for cats. Widely used in exotic species. Ceiling analgesic effect. Sedation. Respiratory depression less than pure mu agonists.
Why a species-specific page? Butorphanol Injectable 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.