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Originally Posted by CheyDee
Haldol is the trade name of the generic drug haloperidol. It actually has a rapid onset of action following administration by the oral route, with peak absorption of 2-6 hours. While Haldol certainly has its purpose, it can have major, serious side effects which are not at all mild.
Because almost all drugs, (including Haldol), have the potential for serious side effects, I stand by my opinion that drugs should not be given to birds, (or humans, dogs, etc.), unless absolutely necessary. It is up to each one of us to formulate our own opinion, however, it behooves us to have the actual facts before making them.
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I'm going by what my avian vet recommends. She's a well-established vet who has long practiced in the specialty of parrots. I have met people in her waiting room from as far away as North Carolina (she's in FL) who come to bring their parrots to her because of her reputation.
Your opinion differs, which is fine. I've used it on my parrots with no detrimental effects and it has been a help to them. I simply brought it up as an option for the OP to discuss with their own Avian vet if indeed their birds were going to be under as much stress as the original post indicated (as I read it, anyway).
I'll DM you to discuss further rather than debate on this thread.
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