Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Fluoxetine is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO q24h in cockatiels, per 850. Seibert LM. Animal behavior case of the month. A cockatiel was examined because of repetitive chewing of the third digit of the right foot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Fluoxetine is used in cockatiels for Toe-chewing / self-injurious behavior. Routes documented in cockatiels: PO. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fluoxetine in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1 mg/kg | q24h | Toe-chewing / self-injurious behavior | Weak | 850. Seibert LM. Animal behavior case of the month. A cockatiel was examined because of repetitive chewing of the third digit of the right foot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Reconcile FDA-approved for canine separation anxiety. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk with tramadol, MAOIs, TCAs. Reduced appetite, lethargy initially. Long half-life.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluoxetine dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO 1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluoxetine in cockatiels: PO.
Fluoxetine is indicated in cockatiels for: Toe-chewing / self-injurious behavior.
These are general warnings for Fluoxetine across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reconcile FDA-approved for canine separation anxiety. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk with tramadol, MAOIs, TCAs. Reduced appetite, lethargy initially. Long half-life.
Why a species-specific page? Fluoxetine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cockatiels — 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.