Bupropion for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Bupropion 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 Bupropion in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Wellbutrin, Zyban
Dose ranges
| 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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Mechanism of action
Inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine. Minimal serotonergic activity. Used off-label for feather-destructive behavior in birds.
Side effects & warnings
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 parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Bupropion dosing in other 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 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.