Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Metoclopramide is used in african grey parrot for Crop stasis, regurgitation, Crop stasis, vomiting. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM, PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Metoclopramide in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q8-12h | As needed | Crop stasis, regurgitation | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q8-12h | As needed | Crop stasis, vomiting | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI motility (prokinetic) and acts centrally as an antiemetic at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
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.
Why a species-specific page? Metoclopramide 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.