Atomoxetine for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Atomoxetine is used in african grey parrot for Feather-destructive behavior. 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 Atomoxetine in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Strattera
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | 8-12 week trial minimum | Feather-destructive behavior | Anecdotal | Seibert LM, JAAV 2007; Psittacine behavioral pharmacology review |
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Mechanism of action
Selectively inhibits presynaptic norepinephrine transporter, increasing noradrenergic tone in the prefrontal cortex without significant dopaminergic effects in the nucleus accumbens.
Side effects & warnings
May cause decreased appetite, GI upset, and urinary retention. Monitor liver enzymes. Not a controlled substance unlike methylphenidate.
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.
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Atomoxetine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Atomoxetine 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.