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Dextran 70 is dosed at 10–20 ml/kg IV Not stated in african grey parrots, per 177. Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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.487 (Table 5.16 Agents Used in Bird Emergencies); ref 177 resolved at Carpenter refs p.569; Plumb's 9th Ed p.400 'Dextran 70' monograph. Class as printed in source: Synthetic colloid / plasma volume expander (branched polysaccharide; glucose polymer)
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugs
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