Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Zonisamide is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q8-12h in african grey parrots, per 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.474 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122. Zonisamide is used in african grey parrots for Anti-seizure. 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 Zonisamide in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zonegran
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | q8-12h | Anti-seizure | Moderate | 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.474 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122 |
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Multiple mechanisms: blocks voltage-gated sodium and T-type calcium channels, enhances GABA release, and has mild carbonic anhydrase inhibitory activity.
Second-line anticonvulsant or add-on therapy. Sedation, ataxia, GI upset. Decreased appetite in some dogs. Renal tubular acidosis reported (rare). Monitor serum levels. Dogs and cats.
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.
Zonisamide dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Zonisamide in african grey parrots: PO.
Zonisamide is indicated in african grey parrots for: Anti-seizure.
These are general warnings for Zonisamide across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Second-line anticonvulsant or add-on therapy. Sedation, ataxia, GI upset. Decreased appetite in some dogs. Renal tubular acidosis reported (rare). Monitor serum levels. Dogs and cats.
Why a species-specific page? Zonisamide 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.