Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Doxepin is dosed at 0.5–5 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per 952. van Zeeland Y. Medication for behavior modification in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(1):115-149. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2017.08.005. Doxepin is used in african grey parrots for Feather picking, anxiety, pruritus. 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 Doxepin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sinequan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–5 mg/kg | q12h | Feather picking, anxiety, pruritus | Moderate | 952. van Zeeland Y. Medication for behavior modification in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(1):115-149. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2017.08.005 |
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Inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Also has potent antihistaminic (H1 and H2) and anticholinergic activity.
Used for anxiety, pruritus (potent antihistamine), and allergic dermatitis. Sedation common. Anticholinergic effects. Cardiac conduction effects — avoid with heart disease.
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.
Doxepin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.5–5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxepin in african grey parrots: PO.
Doxepin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Feather picking, anxiety, pruritus.
These are general warnings for Doxepin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for anxiety, pruritus (potent antihistamine), and allergic dermatitis. Sedation common. Anticholinergic effects. Cardiac conduction effects — avoid with heart disease.
Why a species-specific page? Doxepin 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.