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US brand names:Depo-Testosterone
Testosterone is dosed at 8–8.5 mg/kg IM q7d prn in african grey parrots, per 15. Allen DG, Pringle JK, Smith DA, et al. Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 2nd ed., JB LippincottCo, Philadelphia, PA; 1998:749-842. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.464 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Natural androgen binding androgen receptors. Promotes male sexual characteristics, protein anabolism, and erythropoiesis.
Used for hormone-responsive urinary incontinence in neutered males and bone marrow stimulation. Prostatic hyperplasia and behavioral changes. DEA Schedule III.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Controlled substance in the US
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IM | 1–2 mg/kg | q4-6 weeks | Moderate | Bartges J. Urine a Mess: Disorders of Micturition. Presented at: Pacific Veterinary Conference; 2015. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1243 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1215, Testosterone monograph spanning p.1215-1216; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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