Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Midazolam is dosed at 0.5–2 mg/kg IM once in african grey parrots, per Abou-Madi N. Avian anesthesia. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2001;4:147-167. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.454 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic 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. Midazolam is used in african grey parrots for Pre-anaesthetic sedation / premedication (use lower doses), Seizure control. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Midazolam in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Versed
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–2 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Pre-anaesthetic sedation / premedication (use lower doses) |
| Abou-Madi N. Avian anesthesia. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2001;4:147-167. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.454 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic 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 |
| IV | 0.5–1 mg/kg | once | Emergency | Seizure control | Moderate | Abou-Madi N. Avian anesthesia. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2001;4:147-167. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.454 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.5 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. | Premedicant 305 |
| 0.05–0.15 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. | Premedicant 305 |
| 0.05–0.15 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. or 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. (premedicant) or 2-3 mg/kg intranasal c,d. Can be combined with butorphanol for prem |
| 0.1–0.5 |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, increasing chloride conductance. Provides anxiolysis, sedation, muscle relaxation, and anticonvulsant effects.
May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
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.
Midazolam dose ranges in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.5–2 mg/kg once; IV 0.5–1 mg/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Midazolam in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Cited course lengths for Midazolam in african grey parrots include: Single dose; Emergency. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Midazolam is indicated in african grey parrots for: Pre-anaesthetic sedation / premedication (use lower doses), Seizure control.
These are general warnings for Midazolam across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
Why a species-specific page? Midazolam 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.
| IM |
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 |
| 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. or 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. (premedicant) or 2-3 mg/kg intranasal c,d. Can be combined w |
| 2–3 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. or 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. (premedicant) or 2-3 mg/kg intranasal c,d. Can be combined with butorphanol for premedication |
| 0.2 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.2 mg/kg SC, IM |
| 7.3–8.8 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 7.3-8.8 mg/kg intranasally |
| 0.1–2 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.1-2 mg/kg IM, IV |
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.