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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.456 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.456 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.