Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Yohimbine is dosed at 12–15 mg/kg intranasal (divided) not stated in source in canaries, per Vesal N, Zare P. Clinical evaluation of intranasal benzodiazepines, alpha-agonists and their antagonists in canaries. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2006;33:143-148. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.457 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Yohimbine is used in canaries for Reversal of xylazine and detomidine sedation. Routes documented in canaries: intranasal (divided). A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Yohimbine in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Yobine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intranasal (divided) | 12–15 mg/kg | not stated in source | Reversal of xylazine and detomidine sedation | Weak | Vesal N, Zare P. Clinical evaluation of intranasal benzodiazepines, alpha-agonists and their antagonists in canaries. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2006;33:143-148. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.457 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist reversing sedation from xylazine and other alpha-2 agonists. Less selective than atipamezole.
Primarily used to reverse xylazine sedation. Less selective than atipamezole (also blocks alpha-1). Tremors, excitation, seizures at high doses. IV route preferred.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Yohimbine dose range in canaries, with cited source references: intranasal (divided) 12–15 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Yohimbine in canaries: intranasal (divided).
Yohimbine is indicated in canaries for: Reversal of xylazine and detomidine sedation.
These are general warnings for Yohimbine across species; consult the canary dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily used to reverse xylazine sedation. Less selective than atipamezole (also blocks alpha-1). Tremors, excitation, seizures at high doses. IV route preferred.
Why a species-specific page? Yohimbine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in canaries — 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.