Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Iron Dextran is dosed at 10 mg/kg IM repeat in 7-10 days prn in african grey parrots, per 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Iron Dextran is used in african grey parrots for Iron deficiency anaemia. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iron Dextran in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: INFeD, Ferrodex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10 mg/kg | repeat in 7-10 days prn | Iron deficiency anaemia | Moderate | 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Provides elemental iron for incorporation into hemoglobin and iron storage proteins. IM depot slowly releases iron over weeks.
Used for iron deficiency anemia when oral iron insufficient. Anaphylaxis risk (test dose recommended). Pain and staining at IM injection site. Dark discoloration of feces.
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.
Iron Dextran dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 10 mg/kg repeat in 7-10 days prn. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Iron Dextran in african grey parrots: IM.
Iron Dextran is indicated in african grey parrots for: Iron deficiency anaemia.
These are general warnings for Iron Dextran across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for iron deficiency anemia when oral iron insufficient. Anaphylaxis risk (test dose recommended). Pain and staining at IM injection site. Dark discoloration of feces.
Why a species-specific page? Iron Dextran 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.