Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Nandrolone laurate is dosed at 0.4 mg/kg SC, IM q21d in african grey parrots, per 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.463 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Nandrolone laurate is used in african grey parrots for Chronic debilitating disease (anabolic). Routes documented in african grey parrots: SC, IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nandrolone laurate in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 0.4 mg/kg | q21d | Chronic debilitating disease (anabolic) | Weak | 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.463 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.463 (avian hormones/steroids table). Class as printed in source: Anabolic androgenic steroid — long-acting 19-nortestosterone (nandrolone) laurate ester, depot IM injectable (Laurabolin
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.
Nandrolone laurate dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: SC, IM 0.4 mg/kg q21d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Nandrolone laurate in african grey parrots: SC, IM.
Nandrolone laurate is indicated in african grey parrots for: Chronic debilitating disease (anabolic).
These are general warnings for Nandrolone laurate across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.463 (avian hormones/steroids table). Class as printed in source: Anabolic androgenic steroid — long-acting 19-nortestosterone (nandrolone) laurate ester, depot IM injectable (Laurabolin
Why a species-specific page? Nandrolone laurate 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.