Meloxicam Injectable for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Meloxicam Injectable is used in african grey parrot for Perioperative pain. Routes documented in african grey parrot: 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 parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metacam Injectable
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | q12-24h | 1-3 days | Perioperative pain | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Injectable preferential COX-2 inhibitor for acute pain and inflammation. Single injection for perioperative use.
Side effects & warnings
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 parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Musculoskeletal drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Meloxicam Injectable dosing in other species
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 parrot — 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.