The Chick Inn Stanley

06/06/2026

Yes, you can give aspirin and or baby Tylenol, to injured Chickens, but you need to be aware of the risks of using a drug off label and without Veterinary supervision.

As always, consult an Avian specialist, if possible.

Chickens can safely have up to 120 mg. of aspirin per day. Low dose 81 mg. tablet is preferable, split in half for 2 doses of 40 mg.

Standard chicken 40 mg. dose
Bantam chicken 20 mg. dose.

MAXIMUM administration
3 doses per day; 3 days in a row

IMPORTANT
SHORT TERM USE ONLY
Aspirin can irritate the intestines, if used long term (ie.more than 3 days concurrently or twice in a month). To help avoid this, ALWAYS follow with food as a buffer.

For long term usage, you would need a Veterinarian prescription for Meloxicam - as it is less irritating to the gut.

For chicken species, aspirin has a VERY, VERY short half-life of ONLY 12.6 minutes (aavac.com.au).

NEVER
Never use aspirin if there is active bleeding as it's a blood thinner and will increase blood loss rates significantly.

Never use aspirin if you suspect an internal injury as aspirin acts as an anticoagulant. Without blood clotting, there is greater risk of bleeding out internally.

Never mix aspirin with Carprofen, or Ibupropfen as there is a fatal drug interaction, in chickens.

Never give aspirin to a bird with known or suspected, liver or kidney issues, as it will likely be fatal.

For shock and stress, with NO internal injuries, you can give Tylenol liquid for infants.

Dose is 10mg/kg80mg/ml so for an average chickie of 2kg the dose is 0.25ml (or a quarter of a ml).

Do your own math and research, in case anything was updated I'm not aware of.

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03/05/2026

Educational Opportunity-
Pain Management

Clinical Signs of Pain
Avian patients are naturally inclined to hide any weakness for as long as possible so
recognising pain in avian patients is challenging as the fact that a sick patient who is not necessarily in pain, will often show the same clinical signs.

In Canada, off-label pain management in poultry involves using medications that are approved for other species like horses, cattle, sheep, goats, dogs and cats or for different conditions than they are approved for.

There are very few drugs approved specifically for pain relief in food-producing poultry. This practice, known as Extra-Label Drug Use (ELDU) and requires a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship due to risks of residues in meat or egg.

Birds are more sensitive to the toxic effects of all medications often due to undiagnosed, underlying health comorbidities, so treating with off label medication, involves a higher risk for mortality.

medications to birds
three methods – intramuscular injection, intravenously or orally.

MEDICATIONS
Butorphanol: 0.5–3.0 mg/kg IM q4–6h

Buprenorphine: 0.25–0.5 mg/kg IM q6h

Gabapentin: 10 mg/kg PO q12h

Hydromorphone HCl: 0.6 mg/kg IM q6h

Meloxicam: 0.2–0.5 mg/kg PO or IM q24h

Tramadol HCl (raptors): 5–11 mg/kg PO q12h

Tramadol HCl (psittacines): 15–30 mg/kg q6h

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid): Used for short-term pain, fever, and inflammation, but it has varied effects based on species.
Dosage: 25 mg/kg, twice daily (BID).

**NSAIDs should be used with caution, particularly for long-term treatment, to avoid potential kidney damage.**

Gabapentin: Used in birds for pain management at 10-25 mg/kg PO daily.

Tramadol: Shows promise for pain relief, with suggested dosing around 5 mg/kg twice daily.

Carprofen (Rimadyl): An NSAID often used for chronic pain, such as arthritis, and post-surgical recovery.
Dosage: 5-10 mg/kg IM, IV SID or 4mg/kg once or twice daily.

**Carprofen is an oral or injectable analgesic anti-inflammatory medication given 'off-label' to pet poultry for pain relief. It belongs to a class of drugs referred to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is most frequently prescribed for treatment of minor or chronic pain and inflammation.**

Meloxicam (Metacam): Considered one of the most recommended NSAIDs for treating acute or chronic pain and inflammation (e.g., orthopedic injuries, post-surgery) in chickens and ducks.
Dosage: Typically 1-2 mg/kg or 0.1-0.5 mg/kg every 12-24 hours.

Anusol Topical Cream:
Can be used for swelling from vent issues.

Epsom Salts:
Used for soaks to manage pain associated with egg-binding or bumblefoot.
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As always, do your own research and check with your local veterinarians who have poultry and avian specialties to verify any treatment and dosages.

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