Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Magnesium Sulfate is dosed at 20 mg/kg IM once in african grey parrots, per 478. Kirchgessner MS, Tully TN, Nevarez J, et al. Magnesium therapy in a hypocalcemic African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus). J Avian Med Surg. 2012;26(1):17-21. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Magnesium Sulfate is used in african grey parrots for Dietary hypomagnesaemia and seizures. 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 Magnesium Sulfate in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: MgSO4, Epsom Salt
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 20 mg/kg | once | Dietary hypomagnesaemia and seizures | Moderate | 478. Kirchgessner MS, Tully TN, Nevarez J, et al. Magnesium therapy in a hypocalcemic African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus). J Avian Med Surg. 2012;26(1):17-21. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Essential electrolyte. Blocks neuromuscular transmission, stabilizes cardiac membranes, and causes smooth muscle relaxation. Cofactor for 300+ enzymes.
Treatment for hypomagnesemia, torsades de pointes, and eclampsia. Slow IV infusion. Respiratory depression at high levels. Monitor ECG and reflexes. Antidote: calcium gluconate.
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.
Magnesium Sulfate dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 20 mg/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Magnesium Sulfate in african grey parrots: IM.
Magnesium Sulfate is indicated in african grey parrots for: Dietary hypomagnesaemia and seizures.
These are general warnings for Magnesium Sulfate across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Treatment for hypomagnesemia, torsades de pointes, and eclampsia. Slow IV infusion. Respiratory depression at high levels. Monitor ECG and reflexes. Antidote: calcium gluconate.
Why a species-specific page? Magnesium Sulfate 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.