Sedation in Umbrella Cockatoos
Bird · Cacatua alba · typical adult weight 0.40–0.70 kg
3 cited drugs treat Sedation in umbrella cockatoos: Diazepam, Medetomidine, Midazolam.
Pharmacologic sedation for diagnostic procedures, minor surgical interventions, and pre-anaesthetic premedi-cation. α2 agonists (dexmedetomidine, medetomidine), phenothiazines (acepromazine), and benzodiazepines (midazolam) form the backbone of veterinary protocols.
The overview above describes Sedation across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to umbrella cockatoos — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Diazepam(Valium)
Sedative| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.2–2 mg/kg | q6-8h | Sedation | Moderate | 572. Mans C. Sedation of pet birds. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:152-157. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2014.02.009 |
Medetomidine
Uncategorized| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 60–85 µg/kg | not stated (single dose) | Sedation (α2-adrenergic agonist) | Weak | 42. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2008:485-509. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.454 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Midazolam(Versed)
Anesthetic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 0.2 mg/kg | not stated (single premedication dose) | Sedation/premedication in combination with ketamine | Weak | 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.454 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in Umbrella Cockatoos
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