Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Levetiracetam is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg PO q8h in african grey parrots, per 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Levetiracetam is used in african grey parrots for Long-term seizure management. 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 Levetiracetam in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Keppra
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | q8h | Long-term seizure management | Moderate | 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.193 | 50 mg/kg p.o. q8h; 100 mg/kg p.o. q12h; individual variations seen so drug monitoring essential a |
| 100 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.193 | 50 mg/kg p.o. q8h; 100 mg/kg p.o. q12h; individual variations seen so drug monitoring essential a |
| 50–100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 50-100 mg/kg PO q8h |
| 100–150 |
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Binds synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, modulating neurotransmitter release. Novel mechanism distinct from other anticonvulsants. Does not affect GABA or sodium channels at therapeutic doses.
Excellent safety profile. Minimal hepatic metabolism (renal excretion). No significant drug interactions. Sedation and ataxia initially (usually transient). Use extended-release if available (q12h instead of q8h). Safe in cats.
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.
Levetiracetam dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 50–100 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Levetiracetam in african grey parrots: PO.
Levetiracetam is indicated in african grey parrots for: Long-term seizure management.
These are general warnings for Levetiracetam across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Excellent safety profile. Minimal hepatic metabolism (renal excretion). No significant drug interactions. Sedation and ataxia initially (usually transient). Use extended-release if available (q12h instead of q8h). Safe in cats.
Why a species-specific page? Levetiracetam 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.
| PO |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 |
| 100-150 mg/kg PO q8h |
| 5.4–190 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 5.4-190 mg/kg PO q8-12h |
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.