Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Hetastarch is dosed at 10–15 ml/kg IV (slow) q8h x 1-4 treatments in african grey parrots, per 420. Huckabee JR. Raptor therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:91- 116. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Hetastarch is used in african grey parrots for Hypoproteinaemia; hypovolaemia. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IV (slow). A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hetastarch in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Hextend, Hespan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV (slow) | 10–15 ml/kg | q8h x 1-4 treatments | Hypoproteinaemia; hypovolaemia | Weak | 420. Huckabee JR. Raptor therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:91- 116. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Synthetic colloid maintaining intravascular oncotic pressure. Larger molecular weight than crystalloids providing longer intravascular duration (24 hours).
Coagulopathy risk (dilution and direct effect on vWF/Factor VIII). Acute kidney injury risk in critically ill. Max dose 20ml/kg/day in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Falling out of favor.
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.
Hetastarch dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV (slow) 10–15 ml/kg q8h x 1-4 treatments. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hetastarch in african grey parrots: IV (slow).
Hetastarch is indicated in african grey parrots for: Hypoproteinaemia; hypovolaemia.
These are general warnings for Hetastarch across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Coagulopathy risk (dilution and direct effect on vWF/Factor VIII). Acute kidney injury risk in critically ill. Max dose 20ml/kg/day in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Falling out of favor.
Why a species-specific page? Hetastarch 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.