Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Spironolactone is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per 848. Sedacca CD, Campbell TW, Bright JM, et al. Chronic cor pulmonale secondary to pulmonary atherosclerosis in an African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;234(8):1055-1059. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.494 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.234.8.1055. Spironolactone is used in african grey parrots for Diuresis / congestive heart failure. 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 Spironolactone in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Aldactone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1 mg/kg | q12h | Diuresis / congestive heart failure | Moderate | 848. Sedacca CD, Campbell TW, Bright JM, et al. Chronic cor pulmonale secondary to pulmonary atherosclerosis in an African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;234(8):1055-1059. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.494 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.234.8.1055 |
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Competitively blocks aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors in the distal nephron. Potassium-sparing diuretic with anti-fibrotic cardiac effects.
Hyperkalemia risk, especially with ACE inhibitors. Monitor electrolytes. Anti-androgenic effects (gynecomastia). Used in CHF as adjunct to furosemide. Give with food.
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.
Spironolactone dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 1 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Spironolactone in african grey parrots: PO.
Spironolactone is indicated in african grey parrots for: Diuresis / congestive heart failure.
These are general warnings for Spironolactone across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hyperkalemia risk, especially with ACE inhibitors. Monitor electrolytes. Anti-androgenic effects (gynecomastia). Used in CHF as adjunct to furosemide. Give with food.
Why a species-specific page? Spironolactone 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.