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Clonazepam is dosed at 0.5 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.472 (avian behavioural/neurologic agents table) — read in full; also p.1048 (primates). Class as printed in source: Benzodiazepine — anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant
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