Meloxicam for Amazon Parrots
Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Meloxicam is dosed at 1 mg/kg IM single dose in amazon parrots, per Molter CM, Court MH, Cole GA, Gagnon DJ, Hazarika S, Paul-Murphy JR. Pharmacokinetics of meloxicam after intravenous, intramuscular, and oral administration of a single dose to Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). Am J Vet Res. 2013 Mar;74(3):375-380. PMID 23438111; DOI 10.2460/ajvr.74.3.375. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438111/. Meloxicam is used in amazon parrots for analgesia (NSAID). Routes documented in amazon parrots: IM, IV, PO. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Meloxicam in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metacam
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1 mg/kg | single dose | analgesia (NSAID) | Weak | Molter CM, Court MH, Cole GA, Gagnon DJ, Hazarika S, Paul-Murphy JR. Pharmacokinetics of meloxicam after intravenous, intramuscular, and oral administration of a single dose to Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). Am J Vet Res. 2013 Mar;74(3):375-380. PMID 23438111; DOI 10.2460/ajvr.74.3.375. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438111/ |
| IV | 1 mg/kg | single dose | analgesia (NSAID) | Weak | Molter CM, Court MH, Cole GA, Gagnon DJ, Hazarika S, Paul-Murphy JR. Pharmacokinetics of meloxicam after intravenous, intramuscular, and oral administration of a single dose to Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). Am J Vet Res. 2013 Mar;74(3):375-380. PMID 23438111; DOI 10.2460/ajvr.74.3.375. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438111/ |
| PO | 1 mg/kg | single dose | analgesia (NSAID) | Weak | Molter CM, Court MH, Cole GA, Gagnon DJ, Hazarika S, Paul-Murphy JR. Pharmacokinetics of meloxicam after intravenous, intramuscular, and oral administration of a single dose to Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). Am J Vet Res. 2013 Mar;74(3):375-380. PMID 23438111; DOI 10.2460/ajvr.74.3.375. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438111/ |
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Mechanism of action
Preferential COX-2 inhibitor, reducing prostaglandin synthesis. Provides anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.
Side effects & warnings
Use with extreme caution in cats (single SC dose labeled; repeated oral use controversial). GI ulceration risk. Avoid in dehydrated, hypovolemic, or renally compromised patients. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Meloxicam for Amazon Parrots?
Meloxicam dose ranges in amazon parrots, with cited source references: IM 1 mg/kg single dose; IV 1 mg/kg single dose; PO 1 mg/kg single dose.
How is Meloxicam administered in Amazon Parrots?
Documented routes for Meloxicam in amazon parrots: IM, IV, PO.
What conditions does Meloxicam treat in Amazon Parrots?
Meloxicam is indicated in amazon parrots for: analgesia (NSAID).
What are the side effects of Meloxicam in Amazon Parrots?
These are general warnings for Meloxicam across species; consult the amazon parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Use with extreme caution in cats (single SC dose labeled; repeated oral use controversial). GI ulceration risk. Avoid in dehydrated, hypovolemic, or renally compromised patients. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.
Other Analgesic drugs with amazon parrot dosing
Meloxicam dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in amazon 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.