Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Diazepam is dosed at 0.5–1.5 mg/kg IM q8-12h 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Diazepam is used in african grey parrots for Control of seizures. 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 | q8-12h | Emergency |
| Control of seizures |
| 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–1 | IV | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | Convulsions/ seizures: 0.1-1.0 mg/kg i.v, i.m. once Premedicant: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg i.m.; 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. Anxiolytic: 0.5 mg/kg orally q8h-q12h once | |
| 0.2–0.5 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | Convulsions/ seizures: 0.1-1.0 mg/kg i.v, i.m. once Premedicant: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg i.m.; 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. Anxiolytic: 0.5 mg/kg orally q8h-q12h once | |
| 0.05–0.15 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | Convulsions/ seizures: 0.1-1.0 mg/kg i.v, i.m. once Premedicant: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg i.m.; 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. Anxiolytic: 0.5 mg/kg orally q8h-q12h once | |
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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 q8-12h. 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: Control of seizures.
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.
| 0.5 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | Convulsions/ seizures: 0.1-1.0 mg/kg i.v, i.m. once Premedicant: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg i.m.; 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. Anxiolytic: 0.5 mg/kg orally q8h-q12h once | |
| 12 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 12 mg/kg intranasally |
| 0.2–2 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 0.2-2 mg/kg PO q6-8h |
| 0.5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 0.5 mg/kg PO |
| 0.5–1.5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 0.5-1.5 mg/kg IM, IV, intracloacal q8-12h |
| 1 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 1 mg/kg/h IV, CRI, decrease after 12-24h without seizures |
| 0.05–0.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.05-0.5 mg/kg IV |
| 0.2–0.5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.2-0.5 mg/kg IM |
| 2.5–4 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 2.5-4 mg/kg PO |
| 6 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 6 mg/kg IM |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 10-20 mg/L drinking water |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.