Bird · Ara ararauna · typical adult weight 0.90–1.30 kg
Paroxetine is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q24h in blue-and-gold macaws, per Martin KM. Psittacine behavioral pharmacotherapy. In: Leuscher AU, eds. Manual of Parrot Behavior; Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA; 2006:267-280. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 — 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. Paroxetine is used in blue-and-gold macaws for Feather-damaging behavior; self-mutilation. Routes documented in blue-and-gold macaws: PO. A typical adult blue-and-gold macaw weighs 0.90–1.30 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Paroxetine in blue-and-gold macaws, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Paxil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | Feather-damaging behavior; self-mutilation | Weak | Martin KM. Psittacine behavioral pharmacotherapy. In: Leuscher AU, eds. Manual of Parrot Behavior; Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA; 2006:267-280. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.241 | 1-2 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h a |
| 1–4 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 1-2 mg/kg PO q24h,582 1 mg kg PO q24h starting dose; 1-4 mg/kg PO q12- 24h therapeutic range |
| 3 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 3 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 1–2 | PO |
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Also has mild anticholinergic activity contributing to anxiolytic effects.
Used for anxiety disorders, aggression, and compulsive behaviors. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk. GI upset initially. Do not combine with MAO inhibitors.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for blue-and-gold macaws may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Paroxetine dose range in blue-and-gold macaws, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Paroxetine in blue-and-gold macaws: PO.
Paroxetine is indicated in blue-and-gold macaws for: Feather-damaging behavior; self-mutilation.
These are general warnings for Paroxetine across species; consult the blue-and-gold macaw dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for anxiety disorders, aggression, and compulsive behaviors. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk. GI upset initially. Do not combine with MAO inhibitors.
Why a species-specific page? Paroxetine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in blue-and-gold macaws — 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.
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 |
| 1-2 mg/kg PO q24h,582 1 mg kg PO q24h starting dose; 1-4 mg/kg PO q12- 24h therapeutic range |
| 2–10 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 2-10 mg/kg/h CRI |
| 1–7 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 1-7 mg/kg PO q12-24h |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50–80 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 50-80 mg/L drinking water |
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.