Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Mannitol is dosed at 0.25–2 g/kg IV (slow bolus) q24h in african grey parrots, per 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Mannitol is used in african grey parrots for Cerebral oedema (head trauma); glaucoma. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IV (slow bolus). A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mannitol in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Osmitrol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV (slow bolus) | 0.25–2 g/kg | q24h | Cerebral oedema (head trauma); glaucoma | Moderate | 391. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Osmotic diuretic that draws water from intracellular and interstitial spaces into the intravascular compartment. Reduces intracranial and intraocular pressure.
Used for cerebral edema, acute glaucoma, and oliguric renal failure. Administer through filter (may crystallize). May cause volume overload initially. CONTRAINDICATED in pulmonary edema, dehydration, anuria.
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.
Mannitol dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV (slow bolus) 0.25–2 g/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mannitol in african grey parrots: IV (slow bolus).
Mannitol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Cerebral oedema (head trauma); glaucoma.
These are general warnings for Mannitol across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for cerebral edema, acute glaucoma, and oliguric renal failure. Administer through filter (may crystallize). May cause volume overload initially. CONTRAINDICATED in pulmonary edema, dehydration, anuria.
Why a species-specific page? Mannitol 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.