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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds). 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds). |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.11 | 50 mg/kg PO q8h |
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Typical range: 400–650 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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.
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.
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