Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q8h in african grey parrots, per 725. Quesenberry K. Avian neurologic disorders. In: Birchard S, Sherding R, eds. Manual of Small Animal Practice, 2nd ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1459- 1463. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used in african grey parrots for Yolk emboli. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Niacin (nicotinic acid) in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q8h | Yolk emboli | Moderate | 725. Quesenberry K. Avian neurologic disorders. In: Birchard S, Sherding R, eds. Manual of Small Animal Practice, 2nd ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1459- 1463. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 (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.476 (Table 5.11 cont., Nutritional/Mineral Support in Birds). Class as printed in source: Water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B3) used pharmacologically as an antihyperlipidaemic
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.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 50 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Niacin (nicotinic acid) in african grey parrots: PO.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is indicated in african grey parrots for: Yolk emboli.
These are general warnings for Niacin (nicotinic acid) 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.476 (Table 5.11 cont., Nutritional/Mineral Support in Birds). Class as printed in source: Water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B3) used pharmacologically as an antihyperlipidaemic
Why a species-specific page? Niacin (nicotinic acid) 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.