Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Interferon Alpha (Feline) is dosed at 1500 IU/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per 15. Allen DG, Pringle JK, Smith DA, et al. Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 2nd ed., JB LippincottCo, Philadelphia, PA; 1998:749-842. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.429 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Interferon Alpha (Feline) is used in african grey parrots for Immunomodulation / antiviral adjunct. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Interferon Alpha (Feline) in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Roferon-A, Intron A
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1500 IU/kg | q24h | Immunomodulation / antiviral adjunct | Weak | 15. Allen DG, Pringle JK, Smith DA, et al. Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 2nd ed., JB LippincottCo, Philadelphia, PA; 1998:749-842. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.429 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds to interferon receptors, activating antiviral and immunomodulatory pathways including natural killer cell activation and MHC upregulation.
Fever and malaise common. Neutralizing antibodies may develop. Low-dose oral protocol is empirical. Human recombinant form used off-label.
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.
Interferon Alpha (Feline) dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 1500 IU/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Interferon Alpha (Feline) in african grey parrots: PO.
Interferon Alpha (Feline) is indicated in african grey parrots for: Immunomodulation / antiviral adjunct.
These are general warnings for Interferon Alpha (Feline) across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Fever and malaise common. Neutralizing antibodies may develop. Low-dose oral protocol is empirical. Human recombinant form used off-label.
Why a species-specific page? Interferon Alpha (Feline) 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.