Exotic Animal Formulary5

(M)/activated
charcoal (C)
Magnesium sulfate
(Epsom salts)
Peanut butter
(C) 1 tsp
powder 333
500-
Raptors, waterfowl/cathartic used in lead toxicosis
1000 mg/kg to reduce lead absorption; a give 30 min after
PO q12-24h activated charcoal treatment or can cause
× 1-
lethargy 333
3 days 333
1 mL
Budgerigars/PD; cathartic; a experimental lead
combined particle administration, faster elimination time
with
than controls but not statistically significant
mineral oil
(2:1) 477
Penicillamine
(Cuprimine,
Merck)
— Preferred chelator for copper toxicosis; may be used
for lead, zinc, and mercury toxicosis; 333
significant gastrointestinal side effects (emesis) 615
30 mg/kg PO
q12h ×
≥7 days 349
Most species/initially supplemented with CaEDTA
once in severe neurologic disease
30-55 mg/kg
PO q12h ×
7-14 days 333 Most species, including raptors, waterfowl
Most species, including psittacines, raptors/use in
50-55 mg/kg
1-6 wk 333 followed by penicillamine × 3-6 wk 713
PO q24h × combination with CaEDTA for several days
55 mg/kg PO
q12h × 10
days 699
Most species
Phytonadione — See vitamin K
Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
(Protopam, Wyeth-
Ayerst)
— Administer within 24-36 hr of organophosphate
intoxication; use lower dose in combination
with atropine; 333 contraindicated for some
carbamate poisoning 651
10-100 mg/kg
IM q24-48h
or repeat
once q6h 333
100 mg/kg IM
once 735
100 mg/kg IM
once 736
Psittacines, raptors, waterfowl
Raptors/monocrotophos toxicosis
Goslings/PD; experimental diazinon toxicosis;
lower dosages (25-50 mg/kg) were less effective
Psyllium (Metamucil) 1 mL of a Budgerigars/PD; cathartic; a experimental lead
370