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).. 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). |
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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.