Analgesic effects of meloxicam administration on postoperative orthopedic pain in domestic pigeons (Columba livia)

Abstract

Administration of meloxicam at 0.5 mg/kg appeared ineffective in minimizing postoperative orthopedic pain in pigeons, but the 2.0 mg/kg dose provided quantifiable analgesia that appeared safe in this species in experimental conditions.

Advances in Avian Clinical Therapeutics

“…Elimination half-lives after IV, IM, and orally administration of the drug were similar (15.9 Ϯ 4.4 hours, 15.1 Ϯ 7.7 hours, and 15.8 Ϯ 8.6 hours, respectively). In pigeons, 57 administration of meloxicam at 0.5 mg/ kg every 12 hours orally appeared ineffective in minimizing postoperative orthopedic pain associated with an experimental femoral osteotomy, but the 2.0-mg/kg dose provided quantifiable analgesia that appeared safe in this species. In a recent study, the safety of oral meloxicam in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots following administration of 1.6 mg/kg for 14 days was evaluated.…”

Aneurysmal Bone Cyst on the Carpus of an African Collared Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)

“…Initially, surgery was declined, and meloxicam (Boehringer Ingelheim, Paris, France; 2 mg/kg PO q12h 1 week per month) was prescribed to prevent osteoarthritis and pain, as recommended for columbiform birds. 3 After 1 week, the mass had increased by approximately one-third in size and extended to the lateral part of the carpus. The owner decided to proceed with surgery.…”

Granuloma formation and suspected neuropathic pain in a domestic pigeon (Columba livia) secondary to an oil‐based, inactivatedNewcastle disease vaccine administered for protection against pigeon paramyxovirus‐1

“…Recent studies using meloxicam in pigeons and other avian species have demonstrated greater pain control with oral doses in excess of 1 mg/kg twice daily. [28][29][30] The development of a sterile granuloma following vaccination with an oil-based, inactivated ND virus in the domestic pigeon is considered rare. The development of suspected neuropathic pain following treatment for this condition in an avian species is even more unusual.…”