Carprofen for Zebra Finches
Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Carprofen is dosed at 5 mg/kg IM for 3 days in zebra finches, per Chen K-H, et al. Delayed evoked potentials in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) under midazolam-butorphanol-isoflurane anesthesia. PeerJ. 2019;7:e7937. DOI 10.7717/peerj.7937; PMID 31660277; PMCID PMC6815651. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6815651/. Carprofen is used in zebra finches for Postoperative analgesia, Post-operative analgesia. Routes documented in zebra finches: IM. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Carprofen in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rimadyl, Novox
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5 mg/kg | for 3 days | Postoperative analgesia | Weak | Chen K-H, et al. Delayed evoked potentials in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) under midazolam-butorphanol-isoflurane anesthesia. PeerJ. 2019;7:e7937. DOI 10.7717/peerj.7937; PMID 31660277; PMCID PMC6815651. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6815651/ |
| IM | 5 mg/kg | for 3 days | Post-operative analgesia | Weak | Chang C-C, et al. Delayed evoked potentials in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) under midazolam-butorphanol-isoflurane anesthesia. PeerJ. 2019;7:e7937. DOI 10.7717/peerj.7937; PMID 31660277; PMCID PMC6815651. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6815651/ |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your zebra finch's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Preferentially inhibits COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis at sites of inflammation while relatively sparing COX-1 (GI, renal, platelet).
Side effects & warnings
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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Carprofen for Zebra Finches?
Carprofen dose ranges in zebra finches, with cited source references: IM 5 mg/kg for 3 days; IM 5 mg/kg for 3 days.
How is Carprofen administered in Zebra Finches?
Documented routes for Carprofen in zebra finches: IM.
What conditions does Carprofen treat in Zebra Finches?
Carprofen is indicated in zebra finches for: Postoperative analgesia, Post-operative analgesia.
What are the side effects of Carprofen in Zebra Finches?
These are general warnings for Carprofen across species; consult the zebra finch 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.
Other Analgesic drugs with zebra finch dosing
Carprofen dosing in other species
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 zebra finches — 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.