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US brand names:Haldol
Haloperidol is dosed at 0.1–0.2 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per Speer, Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery, p.817. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Potent dopamine D2 receptor antagonist in the mesolimbic system. Used in avian medicine for severe feather-destructive behavior refractory to other treatments.
High risk of extrapyramidal signs and tardive dyskinesia. Hepatotoxic. Used in psittacines at very low doses. Monitor for rigidity and tremors.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.05–0.2 mg/kg | q12h | Weak | Veterinary Psychopharmacology (Crowell-Davis), 2nd Ed, p.206Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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