Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Vitamin D is dosed at 3300 IU/kg IM q7d prn in african grey parrots, per 423. Huff DG. Avian fluid therapy and nutritional therapeutics. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1993;2:13-16. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.478 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Vitamin D is used in african grey parrots for Hypovitaminosis D3. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vitamin D in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Calcitriol, Cholecalciferol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 3300 IU/kg | q7d prn | Hypovitaminosis D3 | Moderate | 423. Huff DG. Avian fluid therapy and nutritional therapeutics. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1993;2:13-16. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.478 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Active form (calcitriol) binds VDR promoting intestinal calcium and phosphorus absorption, bone mineralization, and parathyroid hormone regulation.
Calcitriol: used for renal secondary hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism. Narrow therapeutic index — hypercalcemia risk. Monitor ionized calcium frequently. Do not confuse calcitriol with cholecalciferol.
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.
Vitamin D dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 3300 IU/kg q7d prn. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Vitamin D in african grey parrots: IM.
Vitamin D is indicated in african grey parrots for: Hypovitaminosis D3.
These are general warnings for Vitamin D across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Calcitriol: used for renal secondary hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism. Narrow therapeutic index — hypercalcemia risk. Monitor ionized calcium frequently. Do not confuse calcitriol with cholecalciferol.
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin D 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.