Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Meloxicam Injectable is dosed at 0.2–0.5 mg/kg IM q12-24h in african grey parrots, per PRIMARY: Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery, 1st ed. (2016), Table 20-2 'NSAIDs Evaluated in Avian Species...', printed p.623 (corpus p.638), GREY PARROTS row, verbatim: 'Meloxicam | 1.0, 0.5 | IM, IV, PO | Single and multiple dose (24 and 24) | Grey parrots | 1 mg/kg IM would maintain target plasma concentrations for 24 hours; 0.5 mg/kg IM q12h did not cause renal lesion based on endoscopic biopsies. | PK/TOX | 59,64'. CORROBORATING: Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd ed. (2014), Table 6.1, printed p.88 (corpus p.108), AVIAN column: 'Meloxicam 0.2-1 mg/kg SC, IM, PO q 12 h (Baert & De Backer 2003; Paul-Murphy & Hawkins 2012; Wilson et al. 2005)'.. Meloxicam Injectable is used in african grey parrots for Perioperative pain. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam Injectable in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Metacam Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | q12-24h | 1-3 days | Perioperative pain | Moderate | PRIMARY: Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery, 1st ed. (2016), Table 20-2 'NSAIDs Evaluated in Avian Species...', printed p.623 (corpus p.638), GREY PARROTS row, verbatim: 'Meloxicam | 1.0, 0.5 | IM, IV, PO | Single and multiple dose (24 and 24) | Grey parrots | 1 mg/kg IM would maintain target plasma concentrations for 24 hours; 0.5 mg/kg IM q12h did not cause renal lesion based on endoscopic biopsies. | PK/TOX | 59,64'. CORROBORATING: Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, 2nd ed. (2014), Table 6.1, printed p.88 (corpus p.108), AVIAN column: 'Meloxicam 0.2-1 mg/kg SC, IM, PO q 12 h (Baert & De Backer 2003; Paul-Murphy & Hawkins 2012; Wilson et al. 2005)'. |
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Injectable preferential COX-2 inhibitor for acute pain and inflammation. Single injection for perioperative use.
Single SC dose FDA-approved in cats and dogs for perioperative pain. Dilute for exotic species. Reptile use requires adjusted dosing. Renal and GI considerations.
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 Injectable dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 0.2–0.5 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meloxicam Injectable in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Meloxicam Injectable in african grey parrots include: 1-3 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Meloxicam Injectable is indicated in african grey parrots for: Perioperative pain.
These are general warnings for Meloxicam Injectable across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Single SC dose FDA-approved in cats and dogs for perioperative pain. Dilute for exotic species. Reptile use requires adjusted dosing. Renal and GI considerations.
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam Injectable 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.