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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.