Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Chorionic Gonadotropin is dosed at 500–1000 IU/kg IM days 1, 3, 7; repeat q3-6wk prn 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). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.461' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.446; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.446. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712. Chorionic Gonadotropin is used in african grey parrots for Inhibition of egg laying. 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 Chorionic Gonadotropin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Chorulon, Pregnyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 500–1000 IU/kg | days 1, 3, 7; repeat q3-6wk prn | Inhibition of egg laying | 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). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.461' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.446; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.446. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712 |
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Mimics luteinizing hormone (LH) action. Induces ovulation and luteinization of ovarian follicles. Stimulates testosterone production in males.
Used for ovulation induction, cryptorchidism diagnosis, and luteal support. Antibody formation with repeated use reduces efficacy. Anaphylaxis rare.
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.
Chorionic Gonadotropin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 500–1000 IU/kg days 1, 3, 7; repeat q3-6wk prn. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chorionic Gonadotropin in african grey parrots: IM.
Chorionic Gonadotropin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Inhibition of egg laying.
These are general warnings for Chorionic Gonadotropin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for ovulation induction, cryptorchidism diagnosis, and luteal support. Antibody formation with repeated use reduces efficacy. Anaphylaxis rare.
Why a species-specific page? Chorionic Gonadotropin 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.