Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Propofol is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg IV once (induction); give slowly to effect in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., Table 5.5 (Chemical restraint/anesthetic agents used in birds), p.455, Propofol block, ref 233. Independently corroborated: Avian Medicine appendix Table 5, p.825, 'Propofol 1-5 mg/kg IV | Most species/induction'.. Propofol is used in african grey parrots for Induction of general anesthesia. 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 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 | 1–5 mg/kg | once (induction); give slowly to effect | Single induction | Induction of general anesthesia | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., Table 5.5 (Chemical restraint/anesthetic agents used in birds), p.455, Propofol block, ref 233. Independently corroborated: Avian Medicine appendix Table 5, p.825, 'Propofol 1-5 mg/kg IV | Most species/induction'. |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
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 dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV 1–5 mg/kg once (induction); give slowly to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in african grey parrots: IV.
Cited course lengths for Propofol in african grey parrots include: Single induction. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propofol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Induction of general anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol 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.