Mavacoxib for Cockatiels
Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Mavacoxib is dosed at 4 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/. Mavacoxib (NSAID) 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 Mavacoxib in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Trocoxil
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 4 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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Mechanism of action
Selective COX-2 inhibitor with extremely long half-life (44 days in dogs). Once-monthly dosing after initial loading.
Side effects & warnings
Dogs only (EU-approved). Very long half-life — cannot rapidly discontinue if adverse effects. Not for dogs <12 months or <5kg. Monitor hepatic/renal. Maximum 7 doses (6.5 months).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Mavacoxib for Cockatiels?
Mavacoxib dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO 4 mg/kg single dose.
How is Mavacoxib administered in Cockatiels?
Documented routes for Mavacoxib in cockatiels: PO.
What are the side effects of Mavacoxib in Cockatiels?
These are general warnings for Mavacoxib across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs only (EU-approved). Very long half-life — cannot rapidly discontinue if adverse effects. Not for dogs <12 months or <5kg. Monitor hepatic/renal. Maximum 7 doses (6.5 months).
Mavacoxib dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Mavacoxib 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.