Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Celecoxib is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q24h x 6-24 wk in african grey parrots, per 200. Dahlhausen B, Aldred S, Colaizzi E. Resolution of clinical proventricular dilatation disease by cyclooxygenase 2 inhibition. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2002:9-12. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.458 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Celecoxib is used in african grey parrots for Clinical proventricular dilatation disease (PDD). 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 Celecoxib in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h x 6-24 wk | Clinical proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) | Moderate | 200. Dahlhausen B, Aldred S, Colaizzi E. Resolution of clinical proventricular dilatation disease by cyclooxygenase 2 inhibition. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2002:9-12. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.458 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Celecoxib dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q24h x 6-24 wk. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Celecoxib in african grey parrots: PO.
Celecoxib is indicated in african grey parrots for: Clinical proventricular dilatation disease (PDD).
Why a species-specific page? Celecoxib 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.
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