Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Risperidone is dosed at 0.01–0.05 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per Seibert LM, JAAV 2007. Risperidone is used in african grey parrots for Severe feather-destructive behavior. 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 Risperidone in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Risperdal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.05 mg/kg | q12h | 6-12 week trial | Severe feather-destructive behavior | Anecdotal | Seibert LM, JAAV 2007 |
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Potent serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. High affinity for alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic and H1 histaminergic receptors.
May cause sedation, extrapyramidal signs, hyperprolactinemia. Used investigationally for severe feather-destructive behavior in psittacines. Monitor for weight gain.
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.
Risperidone dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.01–0.05 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Risperidone in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Risperidone in african grey parrots include: 6-12 week trial. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Risperidone is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe feather-destructive behavior.
These are general warnings for Risperidone across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause sedation, extrapyramidal signs, hyperprolactinemia. Used investigationally for severe feather-destructive behavior in psittacines. Monitor for weight gain.
Why a species-specific page? Risperidone 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.