Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Furosemide is dosed at 0.1–2 mg/kg IM q12-24h in african grey parrots, per Beaufrere H, Schilliger L, Pariaut R. Cardiovascular system. In: Mitchell M, Tully T, eds. Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:151-220.; Fitzgerald BC, Dias S, Martorell J. Cardiovascular drugs in avian, small mammal, and reptile medicine. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(2):399-442. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.015; Pees M, Krautwald-Junghanns M-E, Straub J. Evaluating and treating the cardiovascular system. In: Harrison GJ, Lightfoot TL, eds. Clinical Avian Medicine. 2006;Vol I:379-394. PMID: 40641530 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 (2026-08-01).. Furosemide is used in african grey parrots for Respiratory distress, fluid overload, Chronic cardiac disease management. Routes documented in african grey parrots: 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 parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | Respiratory distress, fluid overload | Extrapolated | Beaufrere H, Schilliger L, Pariaut R. Cardiovascular system. In: Mitchell M, Tully T, eds. Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:151-220.; Fitzgerald BC, Dias S, Martorell J. Cardiovascular drugs in avian, small mammal, and reptile medicine. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(2):399-442. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.015; Pees M, Krautwald-Junghanns M-E, Straub J. Evaluating and treating the cardiovascular system. In: Harrison GJ, Lightfoot TL, eds. Clinical Avian Medicine. 2006;Vol I:379-394. PMID: 40641530 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 0.1–2 mg/kg | q12h | Chronic | Chronic cardiac disease management | Extrapolated | Beaufrere H, Schilliger L, Pariaut R. Cardiovascular system. In: Mitchell M, Tully T, eds. Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:151-220.; Fitzgerald BC, Dias S, Martorell J. Cardiovascular drugs in avian, small mammal, and reptile medicine. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(2):399-442. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.015 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, producing potent diuresis.
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 parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Furosemide dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.1–2 mg/kg q12-24h; PO 0.1–2 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Furosemide in african grey parrots: IM, PO.
Cited course lengths for Furosemide in african grey parrots include: As needed; Chronic. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Furosemide is indicated in african grey parrots for: Respiratory distress, fluid overload, Chronic cardiac disease management.
These are general warnings for Furosemide across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
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 parrots — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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