Bird · Cacatua alba · typical adult weight 0.40–0.70 kg
Medetomidine is dosed at 60–85 µg/kg IM not stated (single dose) in umbrella cockatoos, per 42. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2008:485-509. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.454 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Medetomidine is used in umbrella cockatoos for Sedation (α2-adrenergic agonist). Routes documented in umbrella cockatoos: IM. A typical adult umbrella cockatoo weighs 0.40–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Medetomidine in umbrella cockatoos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 60–85 µg/kg | not stated (single dose) | Sedation (α2-adrenergic agonist) | Weak | 42. Bailey TA, Apo MM. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2008:485-509. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.454 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Medetomidine dose range in umbrella cockatoos, with cited source references: IM 60–85 µg/kg not stated (single dose). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Medetomidine in umbrella cockatoos: IM.
Medetomidine is indicated in umbrella cockatoos for: Sedation (α2-adrenergic agonist).
Why a species-specific page? Medetomidine 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.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.