Bird · Anas platyrhynchos (domestic/Pekin duck: Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) · typical adult weight 1.00–4.10 kg
Ketoprofen is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg IM q24h x max 10 days in ducks, per Corum O, Oguz H, Erdogan T, et al. Pharmacokinetics, plasma protein binding and bioavailability of Ketoprofen in Pekin ducks after different routes of administration. Br Poult Sci. 2025;67(1):25-30. doi:10.1080/00071668.2025.2525518 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/40757501. Ketoprofen is used in ducks for Analgesia and anti-inflammatory therapy. Routes documented in ducks: IM. A typical adult duck weighs 1.00–4.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoprofen in ducks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ketofen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h x max 10 days | Analgesia and anti-inflammatory therapy | Moderate | Corum O, Oguz H, Erdogan T, et al. Pharmacokinetics, plasma protein binding and bioavailability of Ketoprofen in Pekin ducks after different routes of administration. Br Poult Sci. 2025;67(1):25-30. doi:10.1080/00071668.2025.2525518 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/40757501 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.188 | 1-5 mg/kg i.m. q8-24h a. Do not use in vultures b |
| 1 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 6.5 | 1 mg/kg IM q24h × 1-10 days,23,25,93 |
| 5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 6.5 | 5 mg/kg IM q12h,141 |
| 5–10 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 6.5 | 5-10 mg/kg IM, IV |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Non-selective COX inhibitor with potential lipoxygenase inhibitory activity. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ducks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketoprofen dose range in ducks, with cited source references: IM 1–2 mg/kg q24h x max 10 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoprofen in ducks: IM.
Ketoprofen is indicated in ducks for: Analgesia and anti-inflammatory therapy.
These are general warnings for Ketoprofen across species; consult the duck dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Why a species-specific page? Ketoprofen pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ducks — 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.