Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) is dosed at 20–50 mg/kg PO q12-24h in african grey parrots, per Hawkins, M., Guzman, D., Beaufrere, H. et al. (2018). Birds. In: Exotic Animal Formulary, 5e (ed. J. Carpenter), 167-375. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. — Verified against Graham, Doss & Beaufrere, Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, p.645 (2026-08-01).. Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) is used in african grey parrots for Calcium supplementation (hypocalcemia/egg binding). 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 Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tums Veterinary, CalciCare
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–50 mg/kg | q12-24h | During egg-laying periods or as maintenance for deficient birds | Calcium supplementation (hypocalcemia/egg binding) | Moderate |
| Hawkins, M., Guzman, D., Beaufrere, H. et al. (2018). Birds. In: Exotic Animal Formulary, 5e (ed. J. Carpenter), 167-375. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. — Verified against Graham, Doss & Beaufrere, Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, p.645 (2026-08-01). |
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Provides supplemental calcium. Also binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract, reducing phosphorus absorption. Neutralizes gastric acid.
Hypercalcemia risk with excessive supplementation. Monitor calcium and phosphorus levels. May decrease absorption of other drugs — separate dosing by 2 hours.
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.
Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 20–50 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) in african grey parrots include: During egg-laying periods or as maintenance for deficient birds. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) is indicated in african grey parrots for: Calcium supplementation (hypocalcemia/egg binding).
These are general warnings for Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hypercalcemia risk with excessive supplementation. Monitor calcium and phosphorus levels. May decrease absorption of other drugs — separate dosing by 2 hours.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) 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.