Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Tramadol Compounded Liquid is dosed at 5–30 mg/kg PO q8-12h in african grey parrots, per West G, Heard D, Caulkett N (eds). Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd Ed (Wiley-Blackwell, 2014), Ch. 6 Analgesia, Table 6.1 'Commonly used analgesics in nonmammalian vertebrates', Avian column — book p. 87 (corpus PDF p. 107) — SOURCE EDITION: Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia — ISBN 9780813811833, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780813811833. Tramadol Compounded Liquid is used in african grey parrots for Analgesia (musculoskeletal/post-surgical). 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 Tramadol Compounded Liquid in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tramadol Oral Solution Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–30 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short-term (3-7 days); limited avian pharmacokinetic data | Analgesia (musculoskeletal/post-surgical) | Weak | West G, Heard D, Caulkett N (eds). Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd Ed (Wiley-Blackwell, 2014), Ch. 6 Analgesia, Table 6.1 'Commonly used analgesics in nonmammalian vertebrates', Avian column — book p. 87 (corpus PDF p. 107) — SOURCE EDITION: Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia — ISBN 9780813811833, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780813811833 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 5 mg/kg PO q2-9h |
| 10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 10 mg/kg PO q24h |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Weak mu-opioid agonist and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Compounded liquid enables accurate dosing in small exotic patients.
Variable metabolism across species — cats are good metabolizers, dogs are poor metabolizers. Schedule IV controlled substance. Bitter taste — flavor compounding recommended.
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.
Tramadol Compounded Liquid dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 5–30 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tramadol Compounded Liquid in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tramadol Compounded Liquid in african grey parrots include: Short-term (3-7 days); limited avian pharmacokinetic data. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tramadol Compounded Liquid is indicated in african grey parrots for: Analgesia (musculoskeletal/post-surgical).
These are general warnings for Tramadol Compounded Liquid across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Variable metabolism across species — cats are good metabolizers, dogs are poor metabolizers. Schedule IV controlled substance. Bitter taste — flavor compounding recommended.
Why a species-specific page? Tramadol Compounded Liquid 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.