Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Benazepril is dosed at 0.5 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per 848. Sedacca CD, Campbell TW, Bright JM, et al. Chronic cor pulmonale secondary to pulmonary atherosclerosis in an African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;234(8):1055-1059. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.490 doi:10.2460/javma.234.8.1055 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — CORROBORATED 2026-08-06 by Samour J (ed), Avian Medicine, 3rd ed, Elsevier 2016 (ISBN 978-0-7234-3832-8), Table 13-11: Benazepril, Parrots, 0.5-0.5 mg/kg (PO). A second text, independent of the source already cited; it corroborates the figure and does not by itself establish that the dose is correct. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328. Benazepril is used in african grey parrots for Cardiac disease (ACE inhibition). 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 Benazepril in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortekor, Lotensin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Cardiac disease (ACE inhibition) | Moderate | 848. Sedacca CD, Campbell TW, Bright JM, et al. Chronic cor pulmonale secondary to pulmonary atherosclerosis in an African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;234(8):1055-1059. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.490 doi:10.2460/javma.234.8.1055 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — CORROBORATED 2026-08-06 by Samour J (ed), Avian Medicine, 3rd ed, Elsevier 2016 (ISBN 978-0-7234-3832-8), Table 13-11: Benazepril, Parrots, 0.5-0.5 mg/kg (PO). A second text, independent of the source already cited; it corroborates the figure and does not by itself establish that the dose is correct. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.49 | 0.5 mg/kg p.o. q24h |
| 0.5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.18 | 0.5 mg/kg PO q24h,283,848 |
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Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II formation. Decreases aldosterone, reduces afterload, and attenuates cardiac remodeling.
Monitor renal function and potassium. Hypotension risk especially with concurrent diuretics. Preferred ACE inhibitor in cats (hepatic and renal elimination). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
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.
Benazepril dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Benazepril in african grey parrots: PO.
Benazepril is indicated in african grey parrots for: Cardiac disease (ACE inhibition).
These are general warnings for Benazepril across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor renal function and potassium. Hypotension risk especially with concurrent diuretics. Preferred ACE inhibitor in cats (hepatic and renal elimination). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
Why a species-specific page? Benazepril 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.
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