Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Colchicine is dosed at 0.04 mg/kg PO q12-24h; start q24h, titrate to q12h in african grey parrots, per 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.490 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Colchicine is used in african grey parrots for Gout; hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis. 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 Colchicine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Colcrys
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.04 mg/kg | q12-24h; start q24h, titrate to q12h | Gout; hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis | Weak | 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.490 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds tubulin disrupting microtubule formation. Inhibits neutrophil migration and reduces inflammation. Anti-fibrotic properties in hepatic fibrosis.
Narrow therapeutic index. GI toxicity (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) common. Used for hepatic fibrosis and amyloidosis in Shar Peis. Bone marrow suppression at toxic doses.
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.
Colchicine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.04 mg/kg q12-24h; start q24h, titrate to q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Colchicine in african grey parrots: PO.
Colchicine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Gout; hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis.
These are general warnings for Colchicine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Narrow therapeutic index. GI toxicity (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) common. Used for hepatic fibrosis and amyloidosis in Shar Peis. Bone marrow suppression at toxic doses.
Why a species-specific page? Colchicine 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.