Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Primaquine is dosed at 0.3–1 mg/kg PO q24h x 3-10 days in african grey parrots, per 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285- 320. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.440 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). Primaquine is used in african grey parrots for Atoxoplasma, Sarcocystis (with chloroquine). 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 Primaquine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.3–1 mg/kg | q24h x 3-10 days | Atoxoplasma, Sarcocystis (with chloroquine) | Moderate | 232. Doneley B. Formulary. In: Doneley B, eds. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds; Manson Publishing, London, UK; 2011:285- 320. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.440 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). |
Typical range: 400–650 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Primaquine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.3–1 mg/kg q24h x 3-10 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Primaquine in african grey parrots: PO.
Primaquine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Atoxoplasma, Sarcocystis (with chloroquine).
Why a species-specific page? Primaquine 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.