Exotic Animal Formulary5

lead to banning of diclofenac in India,
Pakistan, and Nepal; severe renal lesions
suggested toxicity of the kidneys or the renal
supportive vascular system; 165,514,543,564,786
diclofenac toxicity has also been reported in
Steppe eagles in India 733 and is suspected in
other species; aceclofenac is rapidly metabolized
to diclofenac in cattle, thus should also be
avoided for its potential toxicity 272
Dimethylsulfoxide
(DMSO) (90%)
(Domoso, Zoetis)
Dipyrone
12.5 mg PO
once 38
1 mL/kg topical
to affected
area q4-7d 333
20-25 mg/kg SC,
IM, IV q8-
12h 806
Pigeons/arthritis
Most species/antiinflammatory, analgesic; systemic
absorption; use gloves during application
Ratites/analgesic for intestinal disorders;
antipyretic
Flunixin meglumine — Potential nephrotoxicity; hydration is essential;
use only for short duration (<5 days); 149b 5
mg/kg led to renal ischemia and necrosis in
Siberian cranes; 587 histologic lesions occurred in
budgerigars administered 5.5 mg/kg and
severity increased with duration of therapy; 599
0.2 mg/kg IM 806 Ratites
histologic glomerular changes were
demonstrated in bobwhite quail given doses as
low as 0.1 mg/kg (severity of lesions was
directly correlated to dose); 411 avoid in Gyps
vultures; 165,261 IM administration caused muscle
necrosis in ducks; 481 regurgitation may occur
after administration 385
0.5 mg/kg IM 337 Most species, including psittacines
1-10 mg/kg IM,
IV
q24h 331,358,371,649
Most species, including raptors, psittacines
1.1 mg/kg IV 32,33 Ostriches, pigeons/PK; ostrich = 10 min
1.1 mg/kg IM
q12h 1,3 Ostriches/myositis 3
1.5 mg/kg IM
q24h × 3
days 112
Ostriches
5 mg/kg IV 540 Budgerigars, Patagonian conures/PK: elimination
half-life and mean residence time rapid and
352