Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Calcitonin is dosed at 4 IU/kg IM q12h × 14 days in african grey parrots, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds). Calcitonin is used in african grey parrots for Hypercalcaemia (cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicosis). 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 Calcitonin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 4 IU/kg | q12h × 14 days | Hypercalcaemia (cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicosis) | Moderate | 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Typical range: 400–650 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Calcitonin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 4 IU/kg q12h × 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcitonin in african grey parrots: IM.
Calcitonin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Hypercalcaemia (cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicosis).
Why a species-specific page? Calcitonin 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.