Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Oxytocin is dosed at 3–5 IU/kg IM once, may repeat x1 in 30 min in african grey parrots, per Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.463 (2026-08-01).. Oxytocin is used in african grey parrots for Egg binding (with dilated cloaca). Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytocin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pitocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 3–5 IU/kg | once, may repeat x1 in 30 min | 1-2 doses | Egg binding (with dilated cloaca) | Moderate | Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.463 (2026-08-01). |
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Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction and mammary myoepithelial cell contraction promoting milk letdown. Acts via oxytocin receptors.
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 parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytocin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 3–5 IU/kg once, may repeat x1 in 30 min. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytocin in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Oxytocin in african grey parrots include: 1-2 doses. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxytocin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Egg binding (with dilated cloaca).
These are general warnings for Oxytocin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for dystocia and milk letdown. DO NOT USE if obstructive dystocia (uterine rupture risk). Cervix must be dilated. Repeat doses with diminishing returns.
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 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.