Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) is used in african grey parrot for Calcium supplementation (hypocalcemia/egg binding). Routes documented in african grey parrot: 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 parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Tums Veterinary, CalciCare
Dose ranges
| 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 | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Provides supplemental calcium. Also binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract, reducing phosphorus absorption. Neutralizes gastric acid.
Side effects & warnings
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 parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Calcium Carbonate (Supplement) dosing in other species
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 parrot — 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.