Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Iohexol is dosed at 20 ml/kg PO (gavage) not stated in source in cockatiels, per 579. Martel A, Mans C, Doss GA, et al. Effects of midazolam and midazolam-butorphanol on gastrointestinal transit time and motility in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). J Avian Med Surg. 2018;32(4):286-293. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Iohexol is used in cockatiels for Gastrointestinal contrast / fluoroscopic motility study. Routes documented in cockatiels: PO (gavage). A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iohexol in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Omnipaque
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO (gavage) | 20 ml/kg | not stated in source | Gastrointestinal contrast / fluoroscopic motility study | Weak | 579. Martel A, Mans C, Doss GA, et al. Effects of midazolam and midazolam-butorphanol on gastrointestinal transit time and motility in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). J Avian Med Surg. 2018;32(4):286-293. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Non-ionic, low-osmolar iodinated contrast agent. Attenuates X-rays proportional to iodine concentration, providing contrast in vessels, urinary tract, and CNS.
Nephrotoxic — ensure hydration. Rare anaphylactoid reactions. Safe if aspirated or if GI perforation (unlike barium). Can be used for myelography (intrathecal). Warm to body temperature.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Iohexol dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO (gavage) 20 ml/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Iohexol in cockatiels: PO (gavage).
Iohexol is indicated in cockatiels for: Gastrointestinal contrast / fluoroscopic motility study.
These are general warnings for Iohexol across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic — ensure hydration. Rare anaphylactoid reactions. Safe if aspirated or if GI perforation (unlike barium). Can be used for myelography (intrathecal). Warm to body temperature.
Why a species-specific page? Iohexol 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.