Megestrol Acetate for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Megestrol Acetate is used in african grey parrot for Feather destructive behavior/Hormonal. Routes documented in african grey parrot: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Megestrol Acetate in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ovaban, Megace
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h for 5-7 days | Short course only; hepatotoxicity risk with chronic use | Feather destructive behavior/Hormonal | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Synthetic progestational agent that suppresses estrus and gonadotropin release. Also has glucocorticoid activity and appetite-stimulating effects.
Side effects & warnings
Significant side effects: pyometra, mammary tumors, diabetes mellitus, adrenal suppression. Use only when surgical sterilization not possible. Short courses only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Megestrol Acetate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Megestrol Acetate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.