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US brand names:D5W, D50W
Dextrose is dosed at 0.5–1 ml/kg IV IV bolus in african grey parrots, per Beaufrère H. Parenteral fluid therapy. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:209-215. [ref 63]; Quesenberry KE, Hillyer EV. Supportive carettand emergency therapy. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:382-416. [ref 726] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.16 (Agents Used in Bird Emergencies.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328; Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Simple glucose providing immediate energy substrate. Raises blood glucose directly. Osmotic effect at high concentrations.
50% dextrose is very hypertonic — must dilute to <12.5% for peripheral IV (thrombophlebitis). Rebound hypoglycemia possible. Monitor blood glucose. Hyperglycemia risk.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
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| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.5–1 ml/kg | IV bolus | Strong | Koenig A. Hypoglycemia. In: Silverstein D, Hopper K, eds. Small Animal Critical Care Medicie. St. Lous: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:295-297. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.404 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.404' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.377; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.377. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 0.5–1 ml/kg | IV bolus | Strong | Koenig A. Hypoglycemia. In: Silverstein D, Hopper K, eds. Small Animal Critical Care Medicie. St. Lous: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:295-297. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.404 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.404' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.377; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.377. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, |
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