Omeprazole for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Omeprazole is used in african grey parrot for Proventricular dilatation disease adjunct. Routes documented in african grey parrot: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Omeprazole in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Prilosec, GastroGard
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | Chronic as needed | Proventricular dilatation disease adjunct | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Irreversibly inhibits H+/K+-ATPase (proton pump) on parietal cells, providing potent and prolonged gastric acid suppression.
Side effects & warnings
Must not be crushed (enteric-coated). Takes 3-5 days for full effect. Long-term use may affect calcium/magnesium absorption. Interacts with drugs requiring acid pH for absorption.
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.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Omeprazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Omeprazole 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.