Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
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).. Dextrose is used in african grey parrots for Hypoglycemia. 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 Dextrose in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: D5W, D50W
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5–1 ml/kg | IV bolus | Until stable | Hypoglycemia | Moderate | 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). |
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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.
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.
Dextrose dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV 0.5–1 ml/kg IV bolus. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dextrose in african grey parrots: IV.
Cited course lengths for Dextrose in african grey parrots include: Until stable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dextrose is indicated in african grey parrots for: Hypoglycemia.
These are general warnings for Dextrose across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 50% dextrose is very hypertonic — must dilute to <12.5% for peripheral IV (thrombophlebitis). Rebound hypoglycemia possible. Monitor blood glucose. Hyperglycemia risk.
Why a species-specific page? Dextrose 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.