Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Tramadol Compounded Liquid is used in african grey parrot for Analgesia (musculoskeletal/post-surgical). Routes documented in african grey parrot: 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 parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed; AAV Analgesia Review |
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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 parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 parrot — 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.