Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Isoflurane is dosed at 1.5–3 % (MAC 1.4%) INHALATION Continuous in african grey parrots, per 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.451 (2026-08-01).. Isoflurane is used in african grey parrots for General anesthesia. 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 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 | 1.5–3 % (MAC 1.4%) | Continuous | Duration of anesthesia | General anesthesia | Strong | 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.451 (2026-08-01). |
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Enhances inhibitory GABA-A receptors and blocks excitatory NMDA receptors, producing dose-dependent general anesthesia.
Most commonly used inhalant anesthetic in veterinary medicine. Dose-dependent hypotension. Minimal hepatic metabolism. Use with precision vaporizer only. Suitable for all species including exotics.
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 dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: INHALATION 1.5–3 % (MAC 1.4%) Continuous. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Isoflurane in african grey parrots: INHALATION.
Cited course lengths for Isoflurane in african grey parrots include: Duration of anesthesia. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Isoflurane is indicated in african grey parrots for: General anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Isoflurane across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Most commonly used inhalant anesthetic in veterinary medicine. Dose-dependent hypotension. Minimal hepatic metabolism. Use with precision vaporizer only. Suitable for all species including exotics.
Why a species-specific page? Isoflurane 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.