Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Diazepam is dosed at 4 mg/kg IM not stated in the cited source in zebra finches, per Chang C-C, et al. Delayed evoked potentials in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) under midazolam-butorphanol-isoflurane anesthesia. PeerJ. 2019;7:e7937. DOI 10.7717/peerj.7937; PMID 31660277; PMCID PMC6815651. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6815651/. Diazepam is used in zebra finches for Administered 10 min before recording (diazepam experimental/control condition), Sedation (control comparison; sedative effect only, not anesthetic). Routes documented in zebra finches: IM. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Diazepam in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Valium
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 4 mg/kg |
| not stated in the cited source |
| Administered 10 min before recording (diazepam experimental/control condition) |
| Weak |
| Chang C-C, et al. Delayed evoked potentials in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) under midazolam-butorphanol-isoflurane anesthesia. PeerJ. 2019;7:e7937. DOI 10.7717/peerj.7937; PMID 31660277; PMCID PMC6815651. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6815651/ |
| IM | 4 mg/kg | 10 min before recording | Sedation (control comparison; sedative effect only, not anesthetic) | Weak | Chen K-H, et al. Delayed evoked potentials in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) under midazolam-butorphanol-isoflurane anesthesia. PeerJ. 2019;7:e7937. DOI 10.7717/peerj.7937; PMID 31660277; PMCID PMC6815651. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6815651/ |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.5 mg/kg PO |
| 2.5–4 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 2.5-4 mg/kg PO |
| 6 | IM |
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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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Diazepam dose ranges in zebra finches, with cited source references: IM 4 mg/kg not stated in the cited source; IM 4 mg/kg 10 min before recording. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Diazepam in zebra finches: IM.
Diazepam is indicated in zebra finches for: Administered 10 min before recording (diazepam experimental/control condition), Sedation (control comparison; sedative effect only, not anesthetic).
These are general warnings for Diazepam across species; consult the zebra finch 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 zebra finches — 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.
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 |
| 6 mg/kg IM |
| 10 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 10 mg/kg IM |
| 12 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 12 mg/kg intranasally |
| 12.5–15.6 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 12.5-15.6 mg/kg intranasally |
| 1 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 13 ± 1 mg/kg intranasally |
| 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 |
| 10–15 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 10-15 mg/kg IM,968 |
| 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.