Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Succimer (DMSA) is dosed at 40 mg/kg PO q12h × 21 days 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.469 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/ajvr.2000.61.935. Succimer (DMSA) is used in cockatiels for Lead toxicosis. Routes documented in cockatiels: PO. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Succimer (DMSA) in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Chemet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40 mg/kg | q12h × 21 days | 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.469 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/ajvr.2000.61.935 |
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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 cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Succimer (DMSA) dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO 40 mg/kg q12h × 21 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Succimer (DMSA) in cockatiels: PO.
Succimer (DMSA) is indicated in cockatiels for: Lead toxicosis.
These are general warnings for Succimer (DMSA) across species; consult the cockatiel 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 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.