Ivermectin for Umbrella Cockatoos

Bird · Cacatua alba · typical adult weight 0.40–0.70 kg

Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg PO, SC, IM once, can repeat in 10-14 days in umbrella cockatoos, per 43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.435 doi:10.1016/b978-0-7234-3832-8.00023-7 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in 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. Ivermectin is used in umbrella cockatoos for Most nematodes, acanthocephalans, leeches, most ectoparasites (incl. Knemidokoptes, Dermanyssus). Routes documented in umbrella cockatoos: PO, SC, IM. A typical adult umbrella cockatoo weighs 0.40–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in umbrella cockatoos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

US trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard

Contraindicated in Tortoise / Turtle

Ivermectin causes fatal toxicosis in chelonians at doses other reptiles tolerate

Chelonians are far more sensitive than lizards and snakes: doses routine elsewhere in reptile practice have produced paralysis and death in turtles and tortoises. Do not use ivermectin in chelonians; use fenbendazole or another alternative. (The cited study did find 0.05 mg/kg IM tolerated in red-footed tortoises when not repeated inside 7 days, so the hazard is dose- and interval-dependent rather than absolute — but that margin is far too narrow to work to in a clinical setting.)

Dose ranges

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO, SC, IM	0.2 mg/kg	once, can repeat in 10-14 days	Most nematodes, acanthocephalans, leeches, most ectoparasites (incl. Knemidokoptes, Dermanyssus)	Moderate	43. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 3rd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2016:637-678. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.435 doi:10.1016/b978-0-7234-3832-8.00023-7 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in 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

What each reference text prints

Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.

Printed doses in mcg/kg for this drug and species, by source
Dose (mcg/kg)	Route	Source	As printed
200	IM	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.184	200 μg (micrograms)/kg i.m., s.c., p.o. q7-14d a

Printed doses in mg/kg for this drug and species, by source
Dose (mg/kg)	Route	Source	As printed
0.2	PO	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4	- 0.2 mg/kg PO, SC, IM once, Most sp can repeat in 10-14 days,159,378,442,564,663,873
0.2–0.4	PO	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.4	0.2-0.4 mg/kg PO, SC, repeat 7-14 days

Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.

Side effects & warnings

TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for umbrella cockatoos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dose of Ivermectin for Umbrella Cockatoos?

Ivermectin dose range in umbrella cockatoos, with cited source references: PO, SC, IM 0.2 mg/kg once, can repeat in 10-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.

How is Ivermectin administered in Umbrella Cockatoos?

Documented routes for Ivermectin in umbrella cockatoos: PO, SC, IM.

What conditions does Ivermectin treat in Umbrella Cockatoos?

Ivermectin is indicated in umbrella cockatoos for: Most nematodes, acanthocephalans, leeches, most ectoparasites (incl. Knemidokoptes, Dermanyssus).

What are the side effects of Ivermectin in Umbrella Cockatoos?

These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the umbrella cockatoo dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.

Why a species-specific page? Ivermectin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in umbrella cockatoos — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.