Chicken with leg problem is in pain - Ibuprofen???

[AnimalsComeFirst]

Gloria is in great pain.... her scab has finally fallen off after 4 days of penicillan.... she is in great pain and can't walk... I want to know the ibuprofen dosage when I have a 200mg tablet???

And how do I give it to her? (never done it before...)

 

[PlatypusPerry]

I guess you'll have to figure out her dosage based on her weight...you could crush it and then, if she's willing, mix it in something that you know she will eat - a treat of sorts.

There is always children's ibuprofen too - it has sweetener in it though and IDK if that's OK for chickens.

Tricky...

 

[arkansaschicks]

I would check and see if it is safe to give chickens ibuprofen? I had to check pain meds from my vet when my girl broke her leg

 

[speckledhen]

NO to Ibuprofen! Only baby aspirin!

 

[M3g4d37h]

you said no as if it's very bad. curious minds..?

 

[speckledhen]

As with other animals, chickens cannot have ibuprofen or Tylenol, only aspirin. Avian species also can die from things that won't kill a dog or cat. For example, they cannot have topical anesthetics with "caine" products, like benzocaine or lidocaine.

 

[Roosterlover5]

Hope she gets better. I'll send a prayer her way

 

[LovesNest]

I know this is an old thread but in case anyone looks to it for advice I need to add that you are incorrect. Ibuprofen can be given to chickens. I have a chicken rescue and work closely with a vet. We have treated numerous chickens for pain and inflammation with ibuprofen.

 

[LainieBee]

I know this is an old thread but in case anyone looks to it for advice I need to add that you are incorrect. Ibuprofen can be given to chickens. I have a chicken rescue and work closely with a vet. We have treated numerous chickens for pain and inflammation with ibuprofen.

Likewise I realise this is an old thread but are you able to advise dosage you give ibuprofen to your chicken?

 

[Eggcessive]

Likewise I realise this is an old thread but are you able to advise dosage you give ibuprofen to your chicken?

Welcome to BYC. Read post 1 in this thread for dosage:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ibuprofen-for-controlling-pain-in-poultry.1250629/