Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Mineral Oil (Laxative) is dosed at 5–10 ml/kg PO via gavage Not stated in african grey parrots, per 509. LaBonde J. Toxicity in pet avian patients. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1995;4:23-31. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1055-937x(05)80006-4. Mineral Oil (Laxative) is used in african grey parrots for Cathartic; aids passage of grit and foreign bodies. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO via gavage. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mineral Oil (Laxative) in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kondremul
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO via gavage | 5–10 ml/kg | Not stated | Cathartic; aids passage of grit and foreign bodies | Moderate | 509. LaBonde J. Toxicity in pet avian patients. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1995;4:23-31. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1055-937x(05)80006-4 |
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Inert hydrocarbon that lubricates intestinal mucosa and fecal mass, reducing water absorption and facilitating passage. Not absorbed systemically.
Do NOT administer by syringe into mouth (aspiration pneumonia risk). Tube feeding preferred for oral administration. Decreases fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Do not use chronically.
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.
Mineral Oil (Laxative) dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO via gavage 5–10 ml/kg Not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mineral Oil (Laxative) in african grey parrots: PO via gavage.
Mineral Oil (Laxative) is indicated in african grey parrots for: Cathartic; aids passage of grit and foreign bodies.
These are general warnings for Mineral Oil (Laxative) across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do NOT administer by syringe into mouth (aspiration pneumonia risk). Tube feeding preferred for oral administration. Decreases fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Do not use chronically.
Why a species-specific page? Mineral Oil (Laxative) 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.