Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) is used in african grey parrot for Antioxidant supplementation/Feather health. 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 Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Emcelle Tocopherol Vet, Aquasol E
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 IU/kg | q24h | Long-term as part of balanced supplement program | Antioxidant supplementation/Feather health | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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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 parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.