ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/aripiprazole
US brand names:Abilify
Aripiprazole is dosed at 0.1–0.5 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per Seibert LM, Psittacine behavioral pharmacology review. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors. Antagonist at 5-HT2A. Stabilizes dopaminergic activity without full blockade.
Less sedating than other antipsychotics. May cause restlessness (akathisia). Limited veterinary data — investigational for refractory behavioral conditions in parrots.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Anecdotal | Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed |
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