Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Pentoxifylline is dosed at 15 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per 71. Beaufrère H, Holder KA, Bauer R, et al. Intermittent claudication-like syndrome secondary to atherosclerosis in a yellow-naped Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata). J Avian Med Surg. 2011;25(4):266-276. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Pentoxifylline is used in african grey parrots for Improve peripheral perfusion; peripheral arterial disease. 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 Pentoxifylline in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Trental
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15 mg/kg | q24h | Improve peripheral perfusion; peripheral arterial disease | Weak | 71. Beaufrère H, Holder KA, Bauer R, et al. Intermittent claudication-like syndrome secondary to atherosclerosis in a yellow-naped Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata). J Avian Med Surg. 2011;25(4):266-276. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor improving red blood cell deformability and reducing blood viscosity. Also inhibits TNF-alpha and other cytokines.
Used for dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and microcirculatory disorders. GI upset common (give with food). Do not crush ER tablets. Generally well tolerated.
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.
Pentoxifylline dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 15 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pentoxifylline in african grey parrots: PO.
Pentoxifylline is indicated in african grey parrots for: Improve peripheral perfusion; peripheral arterial disease.
These are general warnings for Pentoxifylline across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and microcirculatory disorders. GI upset common (give with food). Do not crush ER tablets. Generally well tolerated.
Why a species-specific page? Pentoxifylline 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.