Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Meloxicam Compounded Exotic is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q12-24h in african grey parrots, per Montesinos A, Ardiaca M, Juan-Salles C, et al. Effects of meloxicam on hematologic and plasma biochemical analyte values and results of histologic examination of kidney biopsy specimens of African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus). J Avian Med Surg. 2015;29:1-8. doi:10.1647/2013-056 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.459 (2026-08-01).. Meloxicam Compounded Exotic is used in african grey parrots for Musculoskeletal pain/Post-surgical analgesia. 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 Meloxicam Compounded Exotic in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Meloxicam Exotic Oral Suspension
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | Short-term (3-7 days); assess need for continued therapy | Musculoskeletal pain/Post-surgical analgesia | Moderate | Montesinos A, Ardiaca M, Juan-Salles C, et al. Effects of meloxicam on hematologic and plasma biochemical analyte values and results of histologic examination of kidney biopsy specimens of African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus). J Avian Med Surg. 2015;29:1-8. doi:10.1647/2013-056 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.459 (2026-08-01). |
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Reptile metabolism much slower — dose every 24-72 hours. Avoid in dehydrated or renally compromised patients. GI ulceration risk. Species-specific dosing critical.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Meloxicam Compounded Exotic dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meloxicam Compounded Exotic in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Meloxicam Compounded Exotic in african grey parrots include: Short-term (3-7 days); assess need for continued therapy. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Meloxicam Compounded Exotic is indicated in african grey parrots for: Musculoskeletal pain/Post-surgical analgesia.
These are general warnings for Meloxicam Compounded Exotic across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reptile metabolism much slower — dose every 24-72 hours. Avoid in dehydrated or renally compromised patients. GI ulceration risk. Species-specific dosing critical.
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam Compounded Exotic 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.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.