Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Gabapentin is dosed at 15 mg/kg PO q8h in amazon parrots, per 47. Baine K, Jones MP, Cox S, et al. Pharmacokinetics of compounded intravenous and oral gabapentin in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). J Avian Med Surg. 2015;29:165-173. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.451 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1647/2014-025. Gabapentin is used in amazon parrots for Analgesia (neuropathic pain); PK-derived. Routes documented in amazon parrots: PO. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Neurontin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15 mg/kg | q8h | Analgesia (neuropathic pain); PK-derived | Moderate | 47. Baine K, Jones MP, Cox S, et al. Pharmacokinetics of compounded intravenous and oral gabapentin in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). J Avian Med Surg. 2015;29:165-173. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.451 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1647/2014-025 |
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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 amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gabapentin dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: PO 15 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gabapentin in amazon parrots: PO.
Gabapentin is indicated in amazon parrots for: Analgesia (neuropathic pain); PK-derived.
These are general warnings for Gabapentin across species; consult the amazon 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 amazon 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.