Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Gabapentin is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg PO q8-12h in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Gabapentin is used in african grey parrots for Neuropathic pain, self-mutilation. 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 Gabapentin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Neurontin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic use | Neuropathic pain, self-mutilation | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Binds to alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, modulating neurotransmitter release. Reduces central sensitization.
Sedation common, especially initially. Some oral solutions contain xylitol (toxic to dogs). Taper to discontinue (do not stop abruptly). Adjust dose in renal impairment.
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.
Gabapentin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–15 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gabapentin in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Gabapentin in african grey parrots include: Chronic use. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gabapentin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Neuropathic pain, self-mutilation.
These are general warnings for Gabapentin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Sedation common, especially initially. Some oral solutions contain xylitol (toxic to dogs). Taper to discontinue (do not stop abruptly). Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Gabapentin 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.