Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Propofol Injectable is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg IV IV to effect in african grey parrots, per Doneley B. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds, 2nd ed., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL; 2016.; Langlois I, Harvey RC, Jones MP, et al. Cardiopulmonary and anesthetic effects of isoflurane and propofol in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots. J Avian Med Surg. 2003;17:4-10. doi:10.1647/1082-6742(2003)017[0004:caaeoi]2.0.co;2 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.455 (2026-08-01).. Propofol Injectable is used in african grey parrots for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol Injectable in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3–5 mg/kg | IV to effect | Single dose | Anesthesia induction | Moderate | Doneley B. Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds, 2nd ed., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL; 2016.; Langlois I, Harvey RC, Jones MP, et al. Cardiopulmonary and anesthetic effects of isoflurane and propofol in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots. J Avian Med Surg. 2003;17:4-10. doi:10.1647/1082-6742(2003)017[0004:caaeoi]2.0.co;2 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.455 (2026-08-01). |
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Potentiates GABA-A receptor activity and blocks NMDA receptors. Ultra-short acting IV induction agent. Rapid onset, smooth recovery.
IV only — perivascular injection causes minimal tissue damage (advantage over thiopental). Apnea with rapid injection. Lipid emulsion — strict aseptic handling. Cats: Heinz body anemia with repeated use.
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.
Propofol Injectable dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV 3–5 mg/kg IV to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol Injectable in african grey parrots: IV.
Cited course lengths for Propofol Injectable in african grey parrots include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propofol Injectable is indicated in african grey parrots for: Anesthesia induction.
These are general warnings for Propofol Injectable across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV only — perivascular injection causes minimal tissue damage (advantage over thiopental). Apnea with rapid injection. Lipid emulsion — strict aseptic handling. Cats: Heinz body anemia with repeated use.
Why a species-specific page? Propofol Injectable 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.