Furosemide for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Furosemide is used in african grey parrot for Respiratory distress, fluid overload, Chronic cardiac disease management. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM, PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Furosemide in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lasix, Salix
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | Respiratory distress, fluid overload | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 0.1–2 mg/kg | q12h | Chronic | Chronic cardiac disease management | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, producing potent diuresis.
Side effects & warnings
Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Furosemide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Furosemide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.