Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
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). Dextran 70 is used in african grey parrots for Hypovolaemic shock. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dextran 70 in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–20 ml/kg | Not stated | Hypovolaemic shock | Weak | 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) |
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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-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.
Dextran 70 dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV 10–20 ml/kg Not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dextran 70 in african grey parrots: IV.
Dextran 70 is indicated in african grey parrots for: Hypovolaemic shock.
These are general warnings for Dextran 70 across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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)
Why a species-specific page? Dextran 70 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.