Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Diazepam is dosed at 0.5–1.5 mg/kg IM As needed in african grey parrots, per Delk K. Clinical management of seizures in avian patients. J Exot Pet Med. 2012;21(2):132-139. doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2012.02.014 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01).. Diazepam is used in african grey parrots for Seizures, sedation. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Diazepam in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Valium
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–1.5 mg/kg | As needed | Emergency | Seizures, sedation | Extrapolated | Delk K. Clinical management of seizures in avian patients. J Exot Pet Med. 2012;21(2):132-139. doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2012.02.014 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01). |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity by binding the benzodiazepine site, increasing chloride ion conductance, producing sedation, anxiolysis, muscle relaxation, and anticonvulsant effects.
HEPATOTOXICITY in cats (oral use — acute hepatic necrosis, sometimes fatal). Short duration in dogs (rapid redistribution). Avoid IM (erratic absorption). Reversible with flumazenil. Controlled substance.
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.
Diazepam dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.5–1.5 mg/kg As needed. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Diazepam in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Diazepam in african grey parrots include: Emergency. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Diazepam is indicated in african grey parrots for: Seizures, sedation.
These are general warnings for Diazepam across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. HEPATOTOXICITY in cats (oral use — acute hepatic necrosis, sometimes fatal). Short duration in dogs (rapid redistribution). Avoid IM (erratic absorption). Reversible with flumazenil. Controlled substance.
Why a species-specific page? Diazepam 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.