Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Calcium Disodium EDTA is dosed at 40 mg/kg IM q12h in cockatiels, per 220. Denver MC, Tell LA, Galey FD. Comparison of two heavy metal chelators for treatment of lead toxicosis in cockatiels. Am J Vet Res. 2000;61:935-940. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 doi:10.2460/ajvr.2000.61.935 — 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. Calcium Disodium EDTA is used in cockatiels for Lead toxicosis. Routes documented in cockatiels: IM. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Disodium EDTA in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Calcium Disodium Versenate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 40 mg/kg | q12h | Lead toxicosis | Moderate | 220. Denver MC, Tell LA, Galey FD. Comparison of two heavy metal chelators for treatment of lead toxicosis in cockatiels. Am J Vet Res. 2000;61:935-940. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 doi:10.2460/ajvr.2000.61.935 — 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 |
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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 cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Disodium EDTA dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: IM 40 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Disodium EDTA in cockatiels: IM.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is indicated in cockatiels for: Lead toxicosis.
These are general warnings for Calcium Disodium EDTA across species; consult the cockatiel 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 cockatiels — 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.