Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
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. Clonazepam is used in african grey parrots for Antiepileptic. 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 Clonazepam in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5 mg/kg | q12h | Antiepileptic | Moderate | 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) |
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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
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.
Clonazepam dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clonazepam in african grey parrots: PO.
Clonazepam is indicated in african grey parrots for: Antiepileptic.
These are general warnings for Clonazepam across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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
Why a species-specific page? Clonazepam 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.