Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) is dosed at 0.06 mg/kg IM q7d in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — located 2026-08-05 in Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds); the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) is used in african grey parrots for Antioxidant supplementation/Feather health. 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 E (Alpha-Tocopherol) in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Emcelle Tocopherol Vet, Aquasol E
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.06 mg/kg | q7d | Long-term as part of balanced supplement program | Antioxidant supplementation/Feather health | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — located 2026-08-05 in Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds); the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200–400 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.11 | 200-400 mg/bird PO q24h 73.5 mg/kg fish (wet Pe basis)1015 |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.06 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.319 | 0.06 mg/kg i.m. q7d in psittacids for hypovitaminosis E; once only in raptors to prevent/treat captu |
| 70 |
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Lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membrane polyunsaturated fatty acids from peroxidation. Works synergistically with selenium and vitamin C.
High doses may impair vitamin K-dependent coagulation. Store protected from light. Reptile requirements vary significantly by species.
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 E (Alpha-Tocopherol) dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.06 mg/kg q7d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) in african grey parrots include: Long-term as part of balanced supplement program. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) is indicated in african grey parrots for: Antioxidant supplementation/Feather health.
These are general warnings for Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. High doses may impair vitamin K-dependent coagulation. Store protected from light. Reptile requirements vary significantly by species.
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) 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.
| IM |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.11 |
| 70 mg/kg IM q24h for up to 5 days1015 |
| 0.06 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.11 | 0.06 mg/kg IM q7d |
| Dose (mg/kg feed) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73.5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.11 | 200-400 mg/bird PO q24h 73.5 mg/kg fish (wet Pe basis)1015 |
| 100 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.11 | 100 mg/kg fish (wet basis)87,1015 |
| Dose (ml/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.11 | 0.1 mL/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.