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Aripiprazole
Abilify
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Indications
Mechanism of Action
Partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors. Antagonist at 5-HT2A. Stabilizes dopaminergic activity without full blockade.
Side effects & warnings
Less sedating than other antipsychotics. May cause restlessness (akathisia). Limited veterinary data — investigational for refractory behavioral conditions in parrots.
Species with Aripiprazole dosing data (2 dose rules)
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 2 dose rules
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Backed by 2 published sources
- · Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed
- · Seibert LM, Psittacine behavioral pharmacology review
Sample dosing (1 of 2 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| 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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