Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Bupropion is dosed at 2–4 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per Seibert LM, Manual of Parrot Behavior, 2006. Bupropion 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 Bupropion in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Wellbutrin, Zyban
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–4 mg/kg | q12h | 6-12 weeks for behavioral effect | Feather-destructive behavior | Anecdotal | Seibert LM, Manual of Parrot Behavior, 2006 |
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Inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine. Minimal serotonergic activity. Used off-label for feather-destructive behavior in birds.
Lowers seizure threshold — contraindicated in patients with seizure history. May cause agitation, tremors, and appetite suppression. Narrow therapeutic index in small species.
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.
Bupropion dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 2–4 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bupropion in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Bupropion in african grey parrots include: 6-12 weeks for behavioral effect. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bupropion is indicated in african grey parrots for: Feather-destructive behavior.
These are general warnings for Bupropion across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Lowers seizure threshold — contraindicated in patients with seizure history. May cause agitation, tremors, and appetite suppression. Narrow therapeutic index in small species.
Why a species-specific page? Bupropion 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.