Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Propranolol is dosed at 0.04 mg/kg IV (slow) Not stated in african grey parrots, per 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Propranolol is used in african grey parrots for Supraventricular arrhythmia, atrial flutter, fibrillation. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IV (slow). A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propranolol in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Inderal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV (slow) | 0.04 mg/kg | Not stated | Supraventricular arrhythmia, atrial flutter, fibrillation | Weak | 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Non-selectively blocks beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure. Also reduces renin secretion.
CONTRAINDICATED in asthma/bronchospasm (beta-2 blockade). May mask hypoglycemia signs. Bradycardia, hypotension. Do not abruptly discontinue. Reduce dose in hepatic disease.
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.
Propranolol dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IV (slow) 0.04 mg/kg Not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propranolol in african grey parrots: IV (slow).
Propranolol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Supraventricular arrhythmia, atrial flutter, fibrillation.
These are general warnings for Propranolol across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in asthma/bronchospasm (beta-2 blockade). May mask hypoglycemia signs. Bradycardia, hypotension. Do not abruptly discontinue. Reduce dose in hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Propranolol 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.