Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Carprofen is dosed at 2–10 mg/kg SC, IM not stated in source in african grey parrots, per 255. Edling TM. Anaesthesia and analgesia. In: Chitty J, Harcourt-Brown N, eds. BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds; British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucester, UK; 2005:87-96. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.458 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.6 (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Carprofen is used in african grey parrots for Analgesia / anti-inflammatory. Routes documented in african grey parrots: SC, IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carprofen in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rimadyl, Novox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 2–10 mg/kg | not stated in source | Analgesia / anti-inflammatory | Weak | 255. Edling TM. Anaesthesia and analgesia. In: Chitty J, Harcourt-Brown N, eds. BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds; British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucester, UK; 2005:87-96. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.458 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.6 (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.103 | 2.0-4.0 mg/kg orally, q12h to q8h mounting an 18 G needle into the lumen of the adaptor, | |
| 5 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | 5 mg/kg i.m, orally q24h | |
| 1–5 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.69 | 1-5 mg/kg i.m., s.c., p.o. q12-24h (higher rate appears effective for 24 hours). (Note: 3 mg/kg i.m |
| 3 | IM |
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Preferentially inhibits COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis at sites of inflammation while relatively sparing COX-1 (GI, renal, platelet).
Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
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.
Carprofen dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: SC, IM 2–10 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Carprofen in african grey parrots: SC, IM.
Carprofen is indicated in african grey parrots for: Analgesia / anti-inflammatory.
These are general warnings for Carprofen across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Carprofen 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.
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.69 |
| 12-24h (higher rate appears effective for 24 hours). (Note: 3 mg/kg i.m. q12h was not sufficient to provide analgesia in experimentally induced arthritis e.) |
| 2–10 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.6 | 2-10 mg/kg SC, IM,255,391 2-10 mg/kg IM q24h Pigeon up to days1016 liv por |
| 2–10 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.6 | 2-10 mg/kg SC, IM,255,391 2-10 mg/kg IM q24h Pigeon up to days1016 liv por |
| 1–2 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.6 | 1-2 mg/kg PO, IM, IV q12-24h,420 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.