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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/ajvr.2000.61.935. 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/ajvr.2000.61.935 |
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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.