Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Atomoxetine is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per Seibert LM, JAAV 2007; Psittacine behavioral pharmacology review. Atomoxetine is used in african grey parrots for Feather-destructive behavior. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atomoxetine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Strattera
| 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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Selectively inhibits presynaptic norepinephrine transporter, increasing noradrenergic tone in the prefrontal cortex without significant dopaminergic effects in the nucleus accumbens.
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 parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atomoxetine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atomoxetine in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Atomoxetine in african grey parrots include: 8-12 week trial minimum. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atomoxetine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Feather-destructive behavior.
These are general warnings for Atomoxetine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause decreased appetite, GI upset, and urinary retention. Monitor liver enzymes. Not a controlled substance unlike methylphenidate.
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 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.