Bird · Agapornis roseicollis · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Ibuprofen is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h in lovebirds, 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.459 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ibuprofen is used in lovebirds for Analgesia / anti-inflammatory (NSAID). Routes documented in lovebirds: PO. A typical adult lovebird weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ibuprofen in lovebirds, 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 (NSAID) | 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.459 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.459 (avian analgesic/anti-inflammatory table); ref 255 resolved at carpenter refs p.573 = Edling TM. Anaesthesia and analgesia. In: BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2005:87-96. Corroborating pages read/searched: . Class as printed in source: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) - non-selective COX-1/COX-2 inhibitor, arylpropionic acid (2-arylpropionate
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for lovebirds may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ibuprofen dose range in lovebirds, 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 lovebirds: PO.
Ibuprofen is indicated in lovebirds for: Analgesia / anti-inflammatory (NSAID).
These are general warnings for Ibuprofen across species; consult the lovebird dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.459 (avian analgesic/anti-inflammatory table); ref 255 resolved at carpenter refs p.573 = Edling TM. Anaesthesia and analgesia. In: BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2005:87-96. Corroborating pages read/searched: . Class as printed in source: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) - non-selective COX-1/COX-2 inhibitor, arylpropionic acid (2-arylpropionate
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 lovebirds — 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.