Celecoxib for Cockatiels
Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Celecoxib is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO single dose in cockatiels, per Comparative population pharmacokinetics and absolute oral bioavailability of COX-2 selective inhibitors celecoxib, mavacoxib and meloxicam in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). Scientific Reports (2017). DOI 10.1038/s41598-017-12159-z; PMID 28947805; PMC5612971. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5612971/. Celecoxib (Uncategorized) has cited veterinary dosing for cockatiels. Routes documented in cockatiels: PO. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Celecoxib in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | single dose | — | Weak | Comparative population pharmacokinetics and absolute oral bioavailability of COX-2 selective inhibitors celecoxib, mavacoxib and meloxicam in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). Scientific Reports (2017). DOI 10.1038/s41598-017-12159-z; PMID 28947805; PMC5612971. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5612971/ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Celecoxib for Cockatiels?
Celecoxib dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg single dose.
How is Celecoxib administered in Cockatiels?
Documented routes for Celecoxib in cockatiels: PO.
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 cockatiels — 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.