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Oxytocin for African Grey Parrot

Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg

Oxytocin is used in african grey parrot for Egg binding (with dilated cloaca). Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytocin in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: Pitocin

Dose ranges

RouteDoseFrequencyDurationIndicationEvidenceSource
IM3–5 IU/kgonce, may repeat x1 in 30 min1-2 dosesEgg binding (with dilated cloaca)ModerateCarpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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Mechanism of action

Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction and mammary myoepithelial cell contraction promoting milk letdown. Acts via oxytocin receptors.

Side effects & warnings

Used for dystocia and milk letdown. DO NOT USE if obstructive dystocia (uterine rupture risk). Cervix must be dilated. Repeat doses with diminishing returns.

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 Endocrine drugs with african grey parrot dosing

Oxytocin dosing in other species

Why a species-specific page? Oxytocin 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.