Ketamine Nasal Spray for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ketamine Nasal Spray is used in african grey parrot for Chemical restraint/Sedation. Routes documented in african grey parrot: Intranasal. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketamine Nasal Spray in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ketamine Intranasal Vet
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intranasal | 10–30 mg/kg | Single dose; onset 3-5 min | Single dose; supplement with midazolam; recovery 30-60 min | Chemical restraint/Sedation | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
NMDA receptor antagonist absorbed via nasal mucosa providing sedation and analgesia. Useful in fractious cats and exotic species where injection is hazardous.
Side effects & warnings
Onset 5-10 minutes intranasally. Causes salivation and ataxia. Combine with midazolam for better muscle relaxation. Schedule III controlled substance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Ketamine Nasal Spray dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ketamine Nasal Spray pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.