Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Xylazine is dosed at 1–2.2 mg/kg IM, IV once (in combination with ketamine) in african grey parrots, per 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.456 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). Xylazine is used in african grey parrots for Sedation / anaesthetic adjunct with ketamine. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Xylazine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rompun, AnaSed
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 1–2.2 mg/kg | once (in combination with ketamine) | Sedation / anaesthetic adjunct with ketamine | Weak | 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.456 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic Agents Used in Birds.a,b).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2.2 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 1-2.2 mg/kg IM, IV |
| 20 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 20 mg/kg divided intranasally |
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Typical range: 400–650 g
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Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist causing dose-dependent sedation, analgesia, and muscle relaxation. Also activates peripheral alpha-2 receptors causing vasoconstriction and bradycardia.
Profound bradycardia and vomiting (especially cats). Cats more sensitive than dogs. Reversible with atipamezole or yohimbine. Avoid in horses with colic (ileus). 100mg/ml for large animals only.
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.
Xylazine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM, IV 1–2.2 mg/kg once (in combination with ketamine). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Xylazine in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Xylazine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Sedation / anaesthetic adjunct with ketamine.
These are general warnings for Xylazine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Profound bradycardia and vomiting (especially cats). Cats more sensitive than dogs. Reversible with atipamezole or yohimbine. Avoid in horses with colic (ileus). 100mg/ml for large animals only.
Why a species-specific page? Xylazine 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.
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