Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Tramadol is dosed at 5–30 mg/kg PO q8-12h in african grey parrots, per Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd ed. (2014), West/Heard/Caulkett - Table 6.1, printed p.87 (corpus p.107), AVIAN column, verbatim: 'Tramadol 5-30 mg/kg PO q 6 h (Black et al. 2010; Souza et al. 2009, 2010)'. — SOURCE EDITION: Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia — ISBN 9780813811833, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780813811833. Tramadol is used in african grey parrots for Pain management. 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 in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–30 mg/kg | q8-12h | As needed | Pain management | Extrapolated | Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd ed. (2014), West/Heard/Caulkett - Table 6.1, printed p.87 (corpus p.107), AVIAN column, verbatim: 'Tramadol 5-30 mg/kg PO q 6 h (Black et al. 2010; Souza et al. 2009, 2010)'. — 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 receptor agonist plus norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibition. Dual mechanism of analgesia.
Dogs metabolize to O-desmethyltramadol poorly compared to humans (reduced opioid effect). May cause sedation, dysphoria. Serotonin syndrome risk with concurrent SSRIs. Cats may respond better than dogs.
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 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 in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tramadol in african grey parrots include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tramadol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Pain management.
These are general warnings for Tramadol across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs metabolize to O-desmethyltramadol poorly compared to humans (reduced opioid effect). May cause sedation, dysphoria. Serotonin syndrome risk with concurrent SSRIs. Cats may respond better than dogs.
Why a species-specific page? Tramadol 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.