Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Calcium Disodium EDTA is dosed at 35–40 mg/kg IM q12h in african grey parrots, per Samour J. Toxicology. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:275-286. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.9 (Agents Used in the Treatment of Toxicologic Conditions of Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328. Calcium Disodium EDTA is used in african grey parrots for Lead poisoning. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Disodium EDTA in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Calcium Disodium Versenate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 35–40 mg/kg | q12h | 5 days on, 5 days off, repeat as needed | Lead poisoning | Moderate | Samour J. Toxicology. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:275-286. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.9 (Agents Used in the Treatment of Toxicologic Conditions of Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328 |
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Chelates divalent and trivalent metal ions, particularly lead, forming stable water-soluble complexes excreted renally.
Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Disodium EDTA dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 35–40 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Disodium EDTA in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Calcium Disodium EDTA in african grey parrots include: 5 days on, 5 days off, repeat as needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is indicated in african grey parrots for: Lead poisoning.
These are general warnings for Calcium Disodium EDTA across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Disodium EDTA pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey 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.