Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Phenobarbital is dosed at 1–7 mg/kg PO q12-24h in african grey parrots, per 952. van Zeeland Y. Medication for behavior modification in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(1):115-149. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.474 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Phenobarbital is used in african grey parrots for Feather picking; mild sedation. 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 Phenobarbital in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Luminal, Solfoton
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–7 mg/kg | q12-24h | Feather picking; mild sedation | Weak | 952. van Zeeland Y. Medication for behavior modification in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(1):115-149. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.474 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity by prolonging chloride channel opening. Also blocks AMPA/glutamate receptors. Raises seizure threshold.
First-line anticonvulsant for dogs. Hepatotoxicity with chronic use (monitor liver enzymes and serum levels). PU/PD, polyphagia, sedation (often transient). Hepatic enzyme inducer (many drug interactions). DEA controlled.
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.
Phenobarbital dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 1–7 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Phenobarbital in african grey parrots: PO.
Phenobarbital is indicated in african grey parrots for: Feather picking; mild sedation.
These are general warnings for Phenobarbital across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line anticonvulsant for dogs. Hepatotoxicity with chronic use (monitor liver enzymes and serum levels). PU/PD, polyphagia, sedation (often transient). Hepatic enzyme inducer (many drug interactions). DEA controlled.
Why a species-specific page? Phenobarbital 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.