Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Epinephrine is dosed at 0.1–0.5 mg/kg IM once in african grey parrots, per Rupley AE. Critical care of pet birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 1998;1:11-41. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2016.01.014; Lichtenberger M, Lennox A. Critical care. In: Speer B, eds. Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:582-588. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 (2026-08-01).. Epinephrine is used in african grey parrots for Cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, Cardiac arrest. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Epinephrine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Adrenalin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | once | Emergency | Cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis | Extrapolated | Rupley AE. Critical care of pet birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 1998;1:11-41. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2016.01.014; Lichtenberger M, Lennox A. Critical care. In: Speer B, eds. Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:582-588. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 (2026-08-01). |
| IV | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q3-5min | During CPR | Cardiac arrest | Extrapolated | Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437.; Redig PT. Avian emergencies. In: Beynon PH, Forbes NA, Harcourt-Brown NH, eds. BSAVA Manual of Raptors, Pigeons and Waterfowl; Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 1996:30-41.; Rupley AE. Critical care of pet birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 1998;1:11-41. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2016.01.014 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.548 (2026-08-01). |
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Non-selective adrenergic agonist (alpha and beta). Increases heart rate, contractility, and vascular tone. Bronchodilator. First-line for cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis.
Causes tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dilute for IV use (1:10,000). Tissue necrosis if extravasated. Very short duration of action. Light-sensitive.
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.
Epinephrine dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.1–0.5 mg/kg once; IV 0.1–0.5 mg/kg q3-5min. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Epinephrine in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Cited course lengths for Epinephrine in african grey parrots include: Emergency; During CPR. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Epinephrine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, Cardiac arrest.
These are general warnings for Epinephrine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Causes tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dilute for IV use (1:10,000). Tissue necrosis if extravasated. Very short duration of action. Light-sensitive.
Why a species-specific page? Epinephrine 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.