Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Isoflurane Inhalant is dosed at 1–3 % Inhalation titrate to effect in african grey parrots, per Beaufrere H, Pinard C. Ocular lesions. In: Mayer J, Donnelly T, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2013:209-212.; Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712; Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine — ISBN 9781119149231, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119149231. Isoflurane Inhalant is used in african grey parrots for General anesthesia maintenance. Routes documented in african grey parrots: Inhalation. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: IsoFlo, Forane
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 1–3 % | titrate to effect | Duration of procedure | General anesthesia maintenance | Strong | Beaufrere H, Pinard C. Ocular lesions. In: Mayer J, Donnelly T, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2013:209-212.; Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712; Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine — ISBN 9781119149231, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119149231 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 1%-3%854 |
| 3 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3%-5% induction, 1.5%-2.5% maintenance |
| 5 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3%-5% induction, 1.5%-2.5% maintenance |
| 1.5 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 3%-5% induction, 1.5%-2.5% maintenance |
| 2.5 | — |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
Enter your african grey parrot's weight to check these cited ranges in the calculator — unit and concentration math done for you.
Volatile halogenated ether producing dose-dependent CNS depression. Mechanism involves GABA-A potentiation and glycine receptor modulation.
Most commonly used volatile anesthetic in veterinary medicine. Dose-dependent cardiovascular depression. MAC varies by species. Requires precision vaporizer. Scavenge waste gas.
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.
Isoflurane Inhalant dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: Inhalation 1–3 % titrate to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Isoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots: Inhalation.
Cited course lengths for Isoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots include: Duration of procedure. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Isoflurane Inhalant is indicated in african grey parrots for: General anesthesia maintenance.
These are general warnings for Isoflurane Inhalant across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Most commonly used volatile anesthetic in veterinary medicine. Dose-dependent cardiovascular depression. MAC varies by species. Requires precision vaporizer. Scavenge waste gas.
Why a species-specific page? Isoflurane Inhalant 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.
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 |
| 3%-5% induction, 1.5%-2.5% maintenance |
| 1–3 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.12 | 1-3% maintenance |
| 1–2.4 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.12 | 1-2.4% maintenance by air sac perfusion,494 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.