Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Sevoflurane Inhalant is dosed at 3–5 % Inhalation titrate to effect in african grey parrots, per Quandt JE, Greenacre CB. Sevoflurane anesthesia in psi[tt]acines. J Zoo Wildl Med. 1999;30:308-309.; Klaphake E, Schumacher J, Greenacre C, et al. Comparative anesthetic and cardiopulmonary effects of pre- versus postoperative butorphanol administration in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) anesthetized with sevoflurane. J Avian Med Surg. 2006;20:2-7. doi:10.1647/1082-6742(2006)20[2:caaceo]2.0.co;2 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.455 (2026-08-01).. Sevoflurane Inhalant is used in african grey parrots for General anesthesia. Routes documented in african grey parrots: Inhalation. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sevoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: SevoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 3–5 % | titrate to effect | Duration of procedure | General anesthesia | Moderate | Quandt JE, Greenacre CB. Sevoflurane anesthesia in psi[tt]acines. J Zoo Wildl Med. 1999;30:308-309.; Klaphake E, Schumacher J, Greenacre C, et al. Comparative anesthetic and cardiopulmonary effects of pre- versus postoperative butorphanol administration in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) anesthetized with sevoflurane. J Avian Med Surg. 2006;20:2-7. doi:10.1647/1082-6742(2006)20[2:caaceo]2.0.co;2 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.455 (2026-08-01). |
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Newer volatile anesthetic with rapid induction and recovery (low blood-gas solubility). Less pungent than isoflurane allowing mask induction.
Rapid induction/recovery. Less cardiovascular depression than isoflurane. More expensive. Compound A (nephrotoxic metabolite) with CO2 absorbents — use adequate fresh gas flow.
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.
Sevoflurane Inhalant dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: Inhalation 3–5 % titrate to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sevoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots: Inhalation.
Cited course lengths for Sevoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots include: Duration of procedure. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sevoflurane Inhalant is indicated in african grey parrots for: General anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Sevoflurane Inhalant across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Rapid induction/recovery. Less cardiovascular depression than isoflurane. More expensive. Compound A (nephrotoxic metabolite) with CO2 absorbents — use adequate fresh gas flow.
Why a species-specific page? Sevoflurane Inhalant 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.