Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Succimer (DMSA) is dosed at 25–35 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per Dumonceaux G, Harrison GJ. Toxins. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Delray Beach, FL; 1994:1030-1052. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.469 (2026-08-01).. Succimer (DMSA) is used in african grey parrots for Lead/zinc poisoning. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Succimer (DMSA) in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Chemet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–35 mg/kg | q12h | 5 days on, 5 days off, repeat as needed based on blood lead | Lead/zinc poisoning | Moderate | Dumonceaux G, Harrison GJ. Toxins. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Delray Beach, FL; 1994:1030-1052. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.469 (2026-08-01). |
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Forms water-soluble chelates with lead, mercury, and arsenic, promoting urinary excretion of heavy metals.
May cause GI upset. Monitor renal and hepatic function. Ensure adequate hydration. May also chelate essential minerals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Succimer (DMSA) dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 25–35 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Succimer (DMSA) in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Succimer (DMSA) in african grey parrots include: 5 days on, 5 days off, repeat as needed based on blood lead. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Succimer (DMSA) is indicated in african grey parrots for: Lead/zinc poisoning.
These are general warnings for Succimer (DMSA) across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause GI upset. Monitor renal and hepatic function. Ensure adequate hydration. May also chelate essential minerals.
Why a species-specific page? Succimer (DMSA) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.