Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ibuprofen is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h 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.459 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.6 (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents Used in Birds). Ibuprofen is used in african grey parrots for Analgesia / anti-inflammatory. 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 Ibuprofen in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Analgesia / anti-inflammatory | Moderate | 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.459 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.6 (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents Used in Birds). |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.94 | 5-10mg/kg orally q12h to q8h P o s i t i v e p r e s s u r e v e n t i l a t i o n b y m e a n s of a m e - | |
| 5–10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.6 | 5-10 mg/kg PO q8- 12h |
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Typical range: 400–650 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Ibuprofen dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ibuprofen in african grey parrots: PO.
Ibuprofen is indicated in african grey parrots for: Analgesia / anti-inflammatory.
Why a species-specific page? Ibuprofen 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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