Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
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. Haloperidol is used in african grey parrots for Severe feather-destructive behavior. 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 Haloperidol in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Haldol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | q12h | 4-8 week trial; taper off slowly | Severe feather-destructive behavior | Weak | Speer, Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery, p.817Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | 0.15-0.2 mg/kg orally q12h; 1-2 mg/kg i.m. q21 days | May cause drowsiness, especially injectable form. Most useful in self-mutilation syndromes |
| 0.15–0.2 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | 0.15-0.2 mg/kg orally q12h; 1-2 mg/kg i.m. q21 days | May cause drowsiness, especially injectable form. Most useful in self-mutilation syndromes |
| 1–2 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.168 | 0.1-0.9 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h, 1-2 mg/kg i.m. q14-21d |
| 0.1–0.9 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.168 | 0.1-0.9 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h, 1-2 mg/kg i.m. q14-21d |
| 0.1–0.9 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 6.4 mg/L drinking water × 7 mo |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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.
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.
Haloperidol dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.1–0.2 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Haloperidol in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Haloperidol in african grey parrots include: 4-8 week trial; taper off slowly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Haloperidol is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe feather-destructive behavior.
These are general warnings for Haloperidol across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. High risk of extrapyramidal signs and tardive dyskinesia. Hepatotoxic. Used in psittacines at very low doses. Monitor for rigidity and tremors.
Why a species-specific page? Haloperidol 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.
| 0.1-0.9 mg/kg PO q24h,952 |
| 1–2 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 1-2 mg/kg IM q14-21d |