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). 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) |
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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.