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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (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.260 (Table 4.8, Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles); corroborated p.461 (birds), p.711, p.1065; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 9th Ed 'Calcitonin' / 'Calcitonin Salmon' monograph, corpus p.196-197. Class as printed in source: Polypeptide calcium-regulating hormone (calcitonin salmon); antiresorptive/antihypercalcemic — inhibits osteoclastic bon
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.
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).
These are general warnings for Calcitonin 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.260 (Table 4.8, Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles); corroborated p.461 (birds), p.711, p.1065; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 9th Ed 'Calcitonin' / 'Calcitonin Salmon' monograph, corpus p.196-197. Class as printed in source: Polypeptide calcium-regulating hormone (calcitonin salmon); antiresorptive/antihypercalcemic — inhibits osteoclastic bon
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.